And before ya'll label me a selfish little hedonist.... I am pushing my massage for YOUR benefit!
"MSNBC recently reported on a study done by the University of Missouri-Columbia suggesting there are hormonal changes that occur when we interact with our dogs. This change can actually help a person cope with depression and certain stress-related disorders. The preliminary findings of this study have shown that a few minutes of stroking your dog prompts a release of a number of "feel good" hormones including serotonin, prolactin and oxytocin. And a few loving strokes can decrease levels of cortisol, the primary stress hormone and the adrenal chemical responsible for regulating appetite and carbohydrate cravings."
http://www.myspecialdog.com/HeavyPettingisHealthy.aspx
So lower that blood pressure and pass on the bon bons... Those pants are a wee bit tight... DO give your Bichon some much needed massage!
Altruistic to a fault
'vie
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