Pet dogs

If you’re a dog lover, here is a tip for you! Stop what you're doing and go pet your dog if you can. Do you feel better? Your dog most likely does as well. Physical touch, such as patting and caressing, appears to enhance oxytocin levels in both dogs and people, according to research.

That is why, when you are angry, cuddling your animal buddy may feel so soothing. Your encounter produces oxytocin, which makes you feel a bit better. Although this study primarily looked at human-dog interactions, it's reasonable to assume that caressing your cat or giving your bird a head scratch will have a similar impact.