A Look at Pheromones

You may have heard of pheromones when people talk about attracting a mate. But that isn’t the only thing pheromones do. What are pheromones? They are chemical signals given off by the body. Pheromones can exert a subtle influence on the people around you! Pheromones are perhaps best known for attracting mates. It isn’t hard to find perfumes and colognes that claim to help you attract the opposite sex with the power of pheromones! Research has shown that pheromones may help prevent inbreeding — we have an involuntary preference for mates who do not smell like family members. Studies have … Continue reading

Calming Pet Pheromones

A writer friend of mine came home from a convention to find that his two cats had expressed great displeasure at his absence… all over his bed. Someone suggested using calming pheromones to help the cats relax when they’re left alone. It can be surprisingly easy for a pet to get stressed out. Some common causes for animal anxiety include: Moving Major changes in the daily routine of the household Addition or loss of a family member Addition or loss of another pet Noise phobia Separation anxiety After relocating to the west coast with my two dogs, I noticed a … Continue reading