why do most domestic animals enjoy being petted?

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why do most domestic animals enjoy being petted?

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afaik the release of endorphins when “petted”(gentil touch ) is a mammalian reflex, there are some papers about it, it seems it’s a leftover reflex from being nurtured by the mother.

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