Table 4.
Univariable analysis comparing cats with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) with control cats. Part 3: other animals in the household
| Variable | Alternatives | FIC (n = 70) | Controls (n = 95) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other animals in the household | Yes | 33 (48) | 40 (42) | 0.467 |
| No | 37 (53) | 55 (58) | ||
| Dogs in the household | Yes | 8/33 (24) | 12/40 (30) | 0.582 |
| No | 25/33 (76) | 28/40 (70) | ||
| Other cats in the household | Yes (1 additional cat) | 25/33 (76) | 29/40 (73) | 0.288 |
| Yes (⩾2) | 5/33 (15) | 3/40 (8) | ||
| No | 3/33 (9) | 8/40 (20) | ||
| Stable cat population in household | Yes | 29/30 (97) | 29/32 (91) | 0.322 |
| No | 1/30 (3) | 3/32 (9) | ||
| Cats eating together | Yes | 26/30 (87) | 30/32 (94) | 0.343 |
| No | 4/30 (13) | 2/32 (6) | ||
| Cats sleeping together | Yes | 22/30 (73) | 24/32 (75) | 0.819 |
| No | 8/30 (27) | 8/32 (25) |
Data are presented as n (%)