Cats make their owners happier, and they themselves are to blame for their happiness, Japanese scientists have discovered.The study found that levels of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, are linked between people and their pets. The higher the cat's level, the less stress and anxiety the owner experiences. And caressing can raise oxytocin levels in both. It's official: cats are the best cure for the fall blues.

Cats make their owners happier, and they themselves are to blame for their happiness, Japanese scientists have discovered.The study found that levels of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, are linked between people and their pets. The higher the cat's level, the less stress and anxiety the owner experiences. And caressing can raise oxytocin levels in both. It's official: cats are the best cure for the fall blues.