Duration of sedation effects on the ACTH stimulation test in healthy dogs
In healthy dogs following treatment with the aforementioned protocols, cortisol concentration returns to baseline by 6 hours. An ACTH stimulation test started 6-hours post-treatment is not affected by these drug protocols. Additional studies are needed in dogs with adrenal dysfunction.
Authors
- Alejandro Esteller‐Vico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6279-3657)
- Shelly J. Olin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2284-906X)
- Luca Giori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7329-683X)
- Josh Salzman
Institutions
- Knoxville College (US)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0334096
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00