Cortisol Determination in Hair and Feces from Domestic Cats and Dogs

    July 2007 in “ General and Comparative Endocrinology ”
    Pier Attilio Accorsi, E. Carloni, Paola Valsecchi … E. Seren
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found a significant positive association between cortisol levels in hair and feces of domestic cats and dogs, suggesting hair cortisol assays could be a viable option for monitoring chronic stress.
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