Why Animals Calm or Alarm Us
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The Truth About Why Animals Make Us Feel Safer or More Anxious Ever notice how
a cat’s purr melts your stress but a spider’s skitter spikes your pulse? It’s not random—your
brain has ancient wiring for animal reactions! Our ancestors survived by reading animal
cues: gentle creatures signaled safety, while predators or creepy crawlies signaled danger.
That’s why fluffy pets trigger oxytocin (the cuddle hormone), lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Meanwhile, animals with quick, unpredictable movements—like insects or rodents—tap into our fear of
the unknown, activating the amygdala, your brain’s alarm system. Even animal eyes
play a role: forward-facing eyes (like dogs) feel trustworthy, while side-facing eyes (like prey
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