Scientific studies reveal that interactions between cats and owners, such as purr, blink, or sit on the lap, increase oxytocin levels in both.
Cats may seem very independent and distant, but science reveals that when they roll, they blink or sit with the owner’s lap, something invisible happens: Oxytocin, the so -called hormone of love, increases in cats and owners.
Researchers from various countries have studied the role of oxytocin in human and cat relationships. The results show that the soft physical contact, the purr and even the slow flashes strengthen ties and reduce stress in both.
Although dogs have more intense answers, cats also create a biological connection of trust and affection – in their own way.
The chemistry of affection
A known as the Hormone of Love, is fundamental to the social connection. In humans, it is present when a mother packs her son or when friends hug. Also regulates stress and reinforces confidence.
Studies in animals and humans show that this substance suppresses the cortisol (a hormona do stress) and activates the parasympathetic nervous system,
Dogs and Cats: known differences
Other showed that the discharge of oxytocin caused by contact with a cat It reduced cortisol and could lower blood pressure and even ease pain.
registered oxytocin increases in both cats and their owners during times of affection. Caresses, hugs and games raised the levels of hormone, but as long as the interaction was spontaneous and not imposed on the animal.
Binding styles of cats with humans
Scientists have noticed that the most confident cats, looking for human contact – such as sitting on their lap or giving ride – have oxytocin peaks and that the longer they pass with the owners, the greater the increase.
Already anxious cats and those who Maant the distance respond differently. In anxious, oxytocin is high from the beginning, but falls if the affection is excessive. In those who avoid humans, there is no great change and hormone may even decrease when they feel cornered.
When interactions respect cat comfort, oxytocin flows – but when a cat feels trapped, the hormone of the call disappears.
The subtle signs of LFeline Inguge
Ronronar also plays an essential role. Its severe sound is associated with soothing effects on both cats and humans and listening to ronronon can reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
Are the least affectionate cats than dogs?
that dogs recorded an average increase of 57% oxytocin after play with the owners. In cats, the climb was about 12%.
Although less immediate, a cat’s confidence can be as strong as a dog’s – just needs to be conquered. When given, it is reinforced by the same chemistry that unites parents, companions and friends.
The next time a cat flashes slowly or climbing to the lap to ronronar, there is more than affection at play: oxytocin is increasing in both, strengthening the connection and relieving stress.
