I don't think rats are better. I have observed metabolic syndrome (diabetic neuropathy) in rats and mice, although my research (see Russian Wikipedia and here at RG) has not addressed metabolic syndrome.
Cortisol (!)-human, cat
Hydrocortisone (!) - rats, mice.
After vaccination (immunisation)(Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris) rats, death, experimental peritonitis, LD50 greater than LD50 without vaccination 7-9 times, and in mice - 2.5-4.0 times. ) in rats and mice, although my research (see Russian Wikipedia and here at WG) has not addressed metabolic syndrome.
Cortisol (!)-human, cat
Hydrocortisone (!) - rats, mice.
After vaccination (immunisation)(Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris) rats, death, experimental peritonitis, LD50 greater than LD50 without vaccination 7-9 times, and in mice - 2.5-4.0 times.