What effect has embraced humans and animals have the effect?

On cold winter days, it is one of the funniest activities we can offer or receive. It is indicated daily, at any time and in most places. Regardless of the size, character or species, they connect and create connections. I mean hugs. The end of January is a special occasion for this, because 31.01 is the international hug day. So we embrace our friends and sit down and relax.

Hugs

The origins of the day of hugs date back to the 80s. In the agitation of everyday life and all responsibilities, we tend to forget the affection so important shown to loved ones. This also applies to animals. Domestic quadrupeds, like mammals, also have an innate need for a physical approach. This is the most important during adolescence and early childhood, but has a positive effect on well -being for the rest of their lives.

Osdocin, the key to happiness between animals and people

The touch is the first sense that the body uses and social interaction is essential for adequate development and for a further perception of the world. This is due to the fact that, during a pleasant physical contact, the oxytocin, the hormone of love, responsible for the creation of connections and affection, including the species, is secreted. Ossocin inhibits the sympathetic nervous system, which is active during the feelings of danger and severe stress. This mechanism reduces the level of cortisol, stress hormone and blood pressure. It also has analgesic and relaxing effects.

It is interesting to note that embracing and reaching some places mobilize the body to produce white blood cells. The T and B lymphocytes are responsible for the defense of the body against viruses and bacteria.

Ossocin is responsible for creating durable and strong connections. Connect and build the mutual trust necessary for an adequate relationship between man and animal.

People are not the only ones who enjoy hugs. For many animals, it is a daily routine and a way to cope with tension. This is due to the fact that the embrace satisfies the need for closeness, thus improving the feelings of safety and socialization in the group.

How the body of dogs, cats and people influences the hugs of the hugs:

– decreases heart rate and blood pressure
– improves depressive states
– Reduce stress
– improves tension, anger
– reduces aggression
– improves mood
– relax and relax
– Increase immunity

The complete effect of the embrace works in both directions. Both animals and their owners will have positive vibrations.

Among pets, dogs and cats are those that are more easily and clearly the need for closeness. Often they come happy and alone in the morning or to the evening hug sessions. However, it is important to remember that each individual receives affection in a different way and accepts it in a different form. There are introverts between dogs and cats, who likes contact on the other side of the room and this is sufficient. There are also those who prefer not to get off the knees. These traits and provisions of the character of our pet must be respected and the animal should not be forced to do things that are adapted only.

What do you do if your cat or dog doesn’t want to embrace you?

However, what happens if our pet is clearly worried about closeness and is not a matter of personality?

Social behavior and learning to manifest this behavior occur correctly in the first weeks and months of life. Bring a chicken next to the mother too early, abandoning it or removing her group leaves a trauma and hits the entire subsequent life of the Quadruped. Traumatized individuals with unpleasant memories can react with fear, anxiety or even aggression for attempts to closely. This is a defense reaction, not harmful. The only thing that remains to those who deal with animals is to walk or convince the animal systematically and gently. Without insistence or forcing. With a huge dose of kindness, patience and love. A lot of activities and plays in common, the use of long distance toys and offering prizes – initially at a distance, so in hand it can help a lot. In addition, Happy Play together releases oxytocin, improving the relationship and increasing mutual trust. Day after day, such a reduction in the distance should involve a sweet weight on the weights.

Try today the extraordinary impact of the hugs and enjoy your pets!

Karolina łuszczyk

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