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What are the stress levels of cats with diabetes?
During the fall of 2022, Felicia, who is a veterinary student at SLU, will evaluate stress in cats with diabetes. She will measure the stress hormone cortisol in cat hair. She has collected fur from cats with diabetes (newly diagnosed, under treatment or in remission) and the results will be presented at the beginning of
Book on pet animals as sentinels of human health
Springer recently published a book providing an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge and research concerning domestic pets as sentinels, forecasters and promoters of human health. Chapter 7 “Using Cats as Sentinels for Human Indoor Exposure to Organic Contaminants and Potential Effects on the Thyroid Hormone System” is written by Jana Weiss and Bernt Jones from
PFAS levels in dogs’ blood and reproductive disorders
In some breeds, reduced fertility is a major problem. Testicular, prostate and systemic diseases, hormonal imbalance and certain medications can cause impaired sperm quality. This study aims to investigate the potential effects of PFAS exposure on sperm quality in dogs. During the fall of 2022, blood samples from Bernese mountain dogs with known reproductive status