If you're feeling down, maybe don't pet your cat, new study suggests | HappeningNow.news
Published Date: June 21, 2026

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If you're feeling down, maybe don't pet your cat, new study suggests

You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort.

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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.

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