Cats And Their Owners Seem to Share A Weird, Hormonal Connection
Researchers in Japan studied 19 cat owners and 24 cats, measuring oxytocin and cortisol in urine. They found owners' oxytocin levels correlated with their cats' oxytocin, and higher cat oxytocin was associated with lower cortisol and fewer negative emotions in owners, suggesting a hormonal link between pets and people.
Source: Cats And Their Owners Seem to Share A Weird, Hormonal Connection — ScienceAlert
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