The biology of loving our pets

Published on February 6, 2026

Can cuddling our pets bring us health benefits? Dr Vikki Haley explores the power of oxytocin. Vikki Haley.
First published on Fri, 06 Feb 2026 as The biology of loving our pets. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website.

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