Kristen Levine Pet Living Stories, Science & Advice for Living Happier & Healthier with Pets
Learn fun, new ways to strengthen the unbreakable bond you already share.
Learn fun, new ways to strengthen the unbreakable bond you already share.
There’s something magical about the bond between children and animals. Here are five of my favorite reasons why every child should share their life with a pet!
Deep down you know that your favorite feline adores you just as much as you love him. You can return his displays of affection in language he is sure to understand. Here are 5 ways to say “I love you” to your cat.
Like you, I love my pets THIS MUCH (read arms stretched wide). But loving our critters is more than giving kisses, hugs and tummy rubs. It’s also about doing right by them when it comes to their health, happiness and wellbeing.
On National Love Your Pet Day (February 20th), please “paws” to reflect on five ways to adore your pet even more.
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Did you know that suffering from a broken heart isn’t just an emotional metaphor? According to the American Heart Association, “broken heart syndrome” is a real, physical response to a surge of stress hormones.
The symptoms – chest pain, shortness of breath and irregular heartbeat – occur more frequently in women than men. It is typically brought on by an extremely stressful life event like the death of a loved one, illness or job loss.
Even more stressful than these events is the end of a marriage. In fact, divorce and marital separation rank numbers two and three respectively on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale.
Not only can this profound life change bring about physical illness, it can also result in depression, anxiety and feelings of isolation.
Luckily, there are ways to heal a broken heart (both figuratively and literally), and your pets can help!
Need a pick me up to keep stress or sadness at bay? Book a bonding session with your pet!
Those of us with pets know they have a magical ability to make us laugh, smile or just be happy, and while you can probably think of a dozen ways they do this, you might be surprised to learn that hormones are involved.
Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It’s sometimes known as the “cuddle hormone”, because it is released when people snuggle up or bond socially and can induce strong feelings of love and trust.
For a long time, oxytocin has been known as the link that bonds mother and child, but is it possible that that same hormone can bond pets and humans?
Studies point to yes!
Here are three ways pets and oxytocin spread happiness to humans:
