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Comparison of cortisol concentrations in saliva and plasma of dogs.
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It is increasingly important to have simple, non-invasive indicators of stress in animals. Studies in various species have shown that concentrations of cortisol in saliva relate closely to plasma levels of the free hormone; the aim of the present procedure was to show a similar correlation in the dog. Baseline blood and saliva samples were collected concurrently from six male beagles. Synthetic adrenocorticotrophic hormone was given and further samples were collected at 0.25, 0.5, one, two and 2.5 hours later. The results indicated a statistically significant correlation between the levels of cortisol in blood and saliva. Concentrations in saliva were between 5 and 10 per cent of those in plasma at each collection time. To demonstrate a response to a more natural stimulus, saliva samples were taken from a dog during exposure to a known stressor for that individual. The results showed a marked, delayed increase from baseline which was maintained for at least 0.5 hours after stressing.
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“A stress-induced increase in cortisol levels would not be expected until 30 minutes after the stressful incident (VINCENT & MICHELL, 1992).”
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- Authors
- Vincent, I. C., & Michell, A. R.
- Affiliations
- University of London (GB)
- Venue
- Research in Veterinary Science
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 1992-11
- Volume
- 53
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 342-345
- ISSN
- 0034-5288 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2082106557
- Cited by
- 172
- References
- 27
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- FWCI
- 3.39
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Research in Veterinary Science (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Behavioral Neuroscience › Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Health Sciences › Veterinary › Small Animals › Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Keywords
- cortisol, saliva, plasma, dogs, stress, ACTH, beagle dogs, stress response
- MeSH terms
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Animals, Dog Diseases, Dogs, Hydrocortisone, Male, Saliva, Stress, Physiological
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