24/10/2024
In today's world we see more and more health issues in dogs. Something written and asked about a LOT online nowadays is concerning stomach problems and itching. I've tried to help explain to several dog owners about what the word stress actually means, and what this hormon can do if the levels are too high. It's unfortunately difficult to explain but mostly it seems difficult for people to comprehend, to acknowledge that stress doesn't only mean to be in a hurry... Cortisol levels are hugely important to keep where they should be because when raised they do loads of damage.
I'm including interesting and important articles, and for anyone having a pet/s with health issues, I suggest reading these articles ☺️
https://academic.oup.com/af/article/14/3/46/7696634
Shortened version here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0034528824000869
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-cortisol
Sixty percent of people in the United States have at least one pet, with cats and dogs being the most widely owned (Applebaum et al., 2023). Historically,