The Influence of Oxytocin on Maternal Care in Lactating Dogs

The Influence of Oxytocin on Maternal Care in Lactating Dogs

In recent years, many studies on the role of oxytocin (OXT) in the onset of parental care, regulation of social bonding, and modulation of the emotional state have been published. However, its possible regulation of maternal behavior in lactating dogs has not been investigated yet. For this reason,...

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Main Authors: Asahi Ogi, Chiara Mariti, Federica Pirrone, Paolo Baragli, Angelo Gazzano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
oxytocin
saliva
dog
maternal care
behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/4/1130

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