Table 2.
Age, body weight, body condition score (BCS), systolic blood pressure (SBP), respiratory rate, heart rate and stress assessment in a population of 185 elderly cats
| Parameter | Number | Mean ± SD | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, months) | 172 | 13 years 6 months | 13 years 2 months | 10 years 0 months to 20 years 0 months |
| Body weight (kg) | 184 | 4.30 ± 1.18 | 4.08 | 1.78–8.50 |
| BCS (scale of 1–9) | 168 | 5 ± 1.12 | 5 | 2–9 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 185 | 146 ± 31.2 | 140 | 90–254 |
| Respiratory rate (breaths/min) | 178 | 36 ± 10.6 | 32 | 18–90 |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 180 | 179 ± 26.6 | 180 | 120–260 |
| Stress assessment (scale of 1–5) | 177 | 2.6 ± 1.0 | 3 | 1–5 |