Table 1.
Clinical characteristics and basal glucose concentrations of 32 mixed-weight cats and in seven overweight and obese cats with impaired glucose tolerance
| Ideal-weight cats | Mixed-weight cats | Overweight and obese glucose intolerant cats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cats (male/female) | 25 (10/15) | 32 (14/18) | 7 (2/5) |
| Weight (kg) | 4.3±0.56 (3.35–5.2) | 5.4±1.37 (3.3–8.6) | 6.45±1.61 (4.4–8.6) |
| Body condition score* | 3 | 3.77±0.93 (2.0–5.0) | 4.64±0.48 (4.0–5.0) |
| Basal glucose concentration (mmol/l) | 3.91±0.75 (2.39–5.23) | 3.93±0.76 (2.21–4.99) | 4.51±0.50 (3.52–4.99) |
Mean±SD (Range).
*
Body condition was scored on a scale of 1–5 with 5 representing obese.