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If you’re feeling down, maybe don’t pet your cat

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By Jodie Raybould, Daniel Waldeck
| Knowridge Science Report
You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or simply flicks its tail and saunters off without so much as a meow. A dog, by contrast, greets you as though they’ve just won the lottery. Of course, some owners will argue their cats are very loving, but is it a cat or dog that is actually better for your mood? A Dutch study has tried to find out.
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Petting Your Cat Might Actually Make You More Stressed, a New Study Suggests

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By Jodie Raybould, Daniel Waldeck
| ZME Science Verified
Credit: Pixabay. You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or simply flicks its tail and saunters off without so much as a meow. A dog, by contrast, greets you as though they’ve just won the lottery. Of course, some owners will argue their cats are very loving, but is it a cat or dog that is actually better for your mood? A Dutch study has just tried to find out.
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Jodie Raybould

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By Jodie Raybould
| ZME Science Verified
Dogs and cats both give you a brief mood lift, but only one of them seems to raise your stress...
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