Table 8.
Number of veterinary treatment and diagnostic options expected by each owner profile – across countries.1
| Country | Owner profile | Mean | 0–1 expected options | 2–4 expected options | 5–8 expected options | P value2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Dog (n = 225) | 3.41 | 26% | 44% | 31% | LR χ2(2) =5.69; p = n.s. |
| Cat (n = 391) | 2.92 | 32% | 42% | 25% | ||
| Dog and cat (n = 184) | 3.57 | 21% | 45% | 34% | ||
| Denmark | Dog (n = 308) | 3.22 | 33% | 34% | 33% | LR χ2(2) = 7.39; p < 0.05 |
| Cat (n = 241) | 2.22 | 48% | 32% | 21% | ||
| Dog and cat (n = 77) | 2.67 | 41% | 35% | 24% | ||
| UK | Dog (n = 311) | 3.72 | 29% | 30% | 41% | LR χ2(2) = 9.26; p = 0.01 |
| Cat (n = 240) | 3.42 | 34% | 28% | 38% | ||
| Dog and cat (n = 140) | 3.51 | 36% | 29% | 35% |
1
Row shares are reported regarding the expected options (grouped into 0–1, 2–4 and 5–8). Due to rounding error, the share may not sum to 100.
2
Likelihood ratio χ2 test results from ordered logistic regression. Age, gender, income and reason for acquisition were included as control variables in the regression.
Unweighted sample sizes are reported in the table.