Is Puppy Love Real?
Dogs are high maintenance compared to their feline friends who would rather ignore you than beg to be taken out for a walk. They will do just about anything to get your attention and maybe a few treats, which makes u/Retr0mancer feel like dogs are just manipulating their way into our hearts. What does science say about Rover’s ability to love?
Studies have shown that dogs experience the same boost in the love hormone oxytocin when making eye contact with their owners, and their brains act differently when they catch their owner’s scent versus that of a stranger. Scientists hesitate to label the results as conclusive proof of love because animals may experience it differently than humans, but that doesn’t change a thing for dog lovers.