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Dogs experience 'runner's high' because their brains produce the same chemicals found in cannabis, claims study | Mail Online
Dogs and humans love to run because it gives them a natural high similar to that of cannabis, according to the University of Arizona.
Researchers wanted to see why some animals evolved to be better at running, such as humans and dogs, while others, including ferrets, aren't.
Their findings suggests that this may be because after running, the levels of endocannabinoids - chemicals found in marijuana that give you a feeling of euphoria - are higher in human's and dogs and this encourages them to run again.
Dogs and humans love to run because it gives them a natural high similar to that of cannabis, according to the University of Arizona.
Researchers wanted to see why some animals evolved to be better at running, such as humans and dogs, while others, including ferrets, aren't.
Their findings suggests that this may be because after running, the levels of endocannabinoids - chemicals found in marijuana that give you a feeling of euphoria - are higher in human's and dogs and this encourages them to run again.