Evaluation of effects of olfactory and auditory stimulation on separation anxiety by salivary cortisol measurement in dogs
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 153-158, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
Separation anxiety (SA) is a serious behavioral problem in dogs. In this study, salivary cortisol was studied to determine if the owner's odor or voice could reduce SA in dogs. Twenty-eight dogs with SA were divided into three groups: group 1 (control), group 2 (with owner's clothes during the separation period; SP) and group 3 (a recording of the owner's voice was played during SP). The dog's saliva was collected after the owner and their dog were in the experimental room for 5 min (PRE). The dog was then separated from the owner for 20 min and saliva collected four times at intervals of 5 min (SP1-4). Finally, the owner was allowed back into the room to calm the dog for 5 min, after which saliva was collected (POST). Evaluation of salivary cortisol concentrations by ELISA revealed that the ratios of SP1 concentration to PRE or POST concentrations were significantly higher in group 1 than in group 2 or 3. Additionally, the concentrations of SP1-PRE and SP1-POST among groups differed significantly. These findings indicate that the owner's odor or voice may be helpful to managing stress in dogs with SA.
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Main subject:
Anxiety, Separation
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Physiology
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Saliva
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Voice
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Acoustic Stimulation
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Hydrocortisone
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Clothing
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Problem Behavior
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Odorants
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Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2016
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Article