Multitude of studies among which we highlighted by the National Institute of Health (USA) and American Psychiatric Association, Human Animal Bond Research Institute, Affinity Foundation, among others have shown that the relationship with a company animal goes beyond the simple coexistence
Its daily presence contributes significantly to improve mental health. His presence at home helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression and can improve the learning and quality of life of people with autism, intellectual disability or blindness.
«The emotional connection we establish with them is unique. They teach us the value of loyalty, empathy and unconditional love. It doesn’t matter if you get home after a bad day: they will always be there to comfort you, ”says Caroline Arrú, co-sponsor of the ESG Committee and Chief Marketing and customer of Kiwoko.
Not only dogs and cats: love hormone
What are these benefits? Having a company animal also implies a care and care routine that promotes healthy habits, such as physical exercise in the case of daily walks with dogs, or mental stimulation when interacting with cats, birds, rodents or reptiles. In addition, these interactions encourage the release of oxytocin, known as the “love hormone”, which reinforces the affective bond and generates a feeling of well -being.
While dogs and cats are regular companions in many homes, other animals also have a fundamental role in people’s emotional well -being. Birds, such as parakeets or canaries, provide joy with their song and vibrant colors, in addition to being very sociable. Or in the case of rodents, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, affective ties are established thanks to its curious nature and their need for interaction. In addition, reptiles, such as turtles or lizards, offer a soothing presence and require care that strengthen responsibility and connection with nature.
Emotions readers
They, our pets, read our emotions. They are able to perceive changes in our mood and respond to them in various ways.
Dogs can detect variations in our emotional state through smell. They are able to identify high cortisol levels, a hormone related to stress, which allows them to react to our discomfort.
Cats, meanwhile, adjust their behavior based on the tone of voice and body language of their caregivers. They can show greater closeness or distance depending on the emotional energy they perceive in their environment.
Rabbits, guinea pigs and other small lagomorphs also respond to voice and physical contact. Despite being less known for their affective links, they show attachment behaviors similar to those of other domestic mammals.
Some reptiles, although more independent, can recognize people for their voice or the vibrations they generate. This creates a unique link form, different from that of mammals, but equally significant.
In addition to interpreting our emotions, pets can have a positive impact on human well -being. Coexistence with them helps to reduce stress, improve the health of the heart and favor the development of emotional and social skills in children.
Has he ever wondered why his life partner seems to understand you better than many people? From a simple tail movement to a deep look, animals have the ability to read our emotions in a way that challenges logic. What may not know is that this connection goes far beyond what we imagine. According to Eloisa Hernández, integrative veterinarian offers the vision of emotions and the human-animal bond, from the medical point of view and the integrative veterinarian.
Emotional connection
Emotions are a fundamental part of the life of human beings and animals. Science has shown that animals can experience emotions similar to those of humans, such as happiness, fear, sadness, anger and joy. There are many studies that have shown that animals can feel emotions related to familiarity and attachment. In addition, animals can show signs of empathy and compassion towards other individuals in their group, demonstrating that they experience complex social emotions.
As we have been saying, emotions are a fundamental part of the life of human beings and animals and science has shown that animals can experience emotions similar to those of humans, such as happiness, fear, sadness, anger and joy.
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