Unpublished Paper
Physiological Adaptation to Shelter Living in Dogs
Hormones and Behavior
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
6-1-2003
Disciplines
Abstract
Dogs in shelters are exposed to various psychological stressors, including novelty, separation from attachment figures, and noise. Previous studies have shown that shelter living produces elevations in hypothalamic–pituitary–activity (HPA) activity and suggest that a dysregulation between pituitary and adrenal activity may occur as a dog’s stay is prolonged. To further examine these issues, we performed a fine-grained analysis of pituitary–adrenal measures over the course of a dog’s first 14 days in a county animal shelter. The effect of diet on hormonal measures was also assessed.
DOI
10.1016/S0018-506X(03)00068-0
Citation Information
Patricia A. Schiml-Webb, Michael B. Hennessy, Jessie L. Hawke, Victoria L. Voith, et al.. "Physiological Adaptation to Shelter Living in Dogs" Hormones and Behavior Vol. 44 Iss. 1 (2003) p. 75 ISSN: 0018506X Available at: http://works.bepress.com/patricia_schiml/6/
Abstract of presentation presented at the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, June 25-28, 2003.