Mârza Sorin Marian, Munteanu Camelia, Papuc Ionel, Radu Lăcătuş, Diana Petraru, Purdoiu Robert Cristian
Clinical Sciences Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Biology Section, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Animals (Basel). 2024 Dec 7;14(23):3536. doi: 10.3390/ani14233536.
Cortisol, an essential glucocorticoid hormone, is crucial in regulating the stress response and maintaining physiological and behavioral homeostasis in mammals, including dogs. This review explores cortisol's physiological and behavioral role in canines, focusing on its effects on stress, immune function, and metabolism. Various methods of measuring cortisol levels in dogs, invasive (blood, saliva, urine) and non-invasive (hair, fecal assays), are discussed regarding their accuracy and practical applications. The review also highlights the influence of different environmental factors, such as shelter conditions, human interaction, and music, on cortisol levels in dogs. Furthermore, the clinical and behavioral implications of abnormal cortisol levels are examined, with particular attention to conditions like Cushing's disease and stress-related behavioral issues. The findings emphasize the importance of cortisol monitoring in veterinary practice and animal welfare, proposing future research directions to improve canine health and stress management.
皮质醇是一种重要的糖皮质激素，在调节应激反应以及维持包括狗在内的哺乳动物的生理和行为稳态方面至关重要。本综述探讨了皮质醇在犬类中的生理和行为作用，重点关注其对应激、免疫功能和新陈代谢的影响。讨论了测量犬类皮质醇水平的各种方法，包括侵入性方法（血液、唾液、尿液）和非侵入性方法（毛发、粪便检测），并分析了它们的准确性和实际应用。该综述还强调了不同环境因素，如收容所条件、人类互动和音乐，对犬类皮质醇水平的影响。此外，还研究了皮质醇水平异常的临床和行为影响，特别关注库欣病和与应激相关的行为问题等情况。研究结果强调了在兽医实践和动物福利中监测皮质醇的重要性，并提出了未来研究方向，以改善犬类健康和应激管理。
