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Sex Pheromone in the Dog

1979; American Association for the Advancement of Science; Volume: 203; Issue: 4380 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1126/science.569903

1095-9203

Michael Goodwin, Kim M. Gooding, Fred E. Regnier,

Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior

Methyl p -hydroxybenzoate has been identified in the vaginal secretions of female dogs in estrus. When small amounts of this compound were applied to the vulvas of anestrous or spayed females, males placed with these females became sexually aroused and attempted to mount them.