7. The Heart Rate Scandal: Who is Really Excited?
When you walk through the door after work, your dog’s heart rate skyrockets. This is a genuine physiological response. However, similar studies on cats have shown that their heart rate barely changes when they see their owner—but it jumps significantly when they hear the sound of the food cabinet opening. This data suggests that for dogs, you are the reward. But for cats? You are simply the delivery person. To them, your affection is a chore they have to endure for the sake of their stomach. Tell us how this makes you feel on our Facebook community!