The Investigation of Adrenomedulline Levels in Dogs with Lower Respitory System Diseases

Abstract

In recent years, there have been many studies between humans and other animal groups on Adrenomedullin (AdM) peptide, which is stated to have sometimes positive effects on internal organs such as the heart, lung, and kidney, and sometimes has uncertain effects. The aim of this research is to analyze and compare AdM levels in canines with lower respiratory tract disease and healthy dogs. The study focuses on dogs with lower respiratory diseases. They were grouped and evaluated before and after treatment. The findings showed that there was no difference between healthy and diseased canines in AdM values. However, a slight increase in AdM values was observed in the post-treatment group. However, it was concluded that parameters such as age, breed, and living conditions may also be important in AdM levels, and that further studies should be done in AdM research by taking these parameters into consideration and grouping dogs with different lower respiratory tract diseases.