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Not just treats and petting: how cats affect our mood?
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October 20, 2026

Not just treats and petting: how cats affect our mood?

Researchers from Kyoto University found a link between physical closeness to cats and the mood of their owners. The researchers identified a correlation between high levels of oxytocin in the cats and lower levels of stress and negative emotions in the owners. The findings suggest that it may not be the mere act of owning a cat that influences its owners, but the daily bond formed between the two.

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