Simple Summary The majority of dogs and cats are fearful during veterinary visits, and some
individuals may show aggression as a result. We review ways to avoid negative experiences …

Stress often occurs during toxicity studies. The perception of sensory stimuli as stressful
primarily results in catecholamine release and activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary …

Minimising stress for patients should always be a priority in the veterinary hospital. However,
this is often overlooked. While a “no stress” environment is not possible, understanding how …

We have explored the validity of urinary cortisol/creatinine ratios (C/C) and behavioural
measures as indicators of acute psychological stress in the domestic dog, by monitoring 1 …

Cook, NJ 2012. Review: Minimally invasive sampling media and the measurement of
corticosteroids as biomarkers of stress in animals. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 92: 227–259. The …

Stress associated with transportation has widespread effects on physiological systems in
laboratory animals, including changes in the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, central …

This study addresses interactions between hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis
activation in response to stress, relationship quality, and behavior in thunderstorm-anxious …

Research conducted by the Anthrozoology Institute and the Defence Science and
Technology Laboratory has shown that many working dogs exhibit high levels of physiologic …

Humans respond to an infant crying with an increase in cortisol level and heightened
alertness, a response interpreted as emotional contagion, a primitive form of empathy …

Working and sporting dogs provide an essential contribution to many industries worldwide.
The common development, maintenance and disposal of working and sporting dogs can be …