Table 2.
Characteristics of the study population.
| Characteristic | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | Mean ± SD | 11.37 ± 3.26 |
| Sex | Male | 2 (1.8%) |
| Female | 2 (1.8%) | |
| Neutered male | 63 (57.3%) | |
| Spayed female | 43 (39.1%) | |
| BW (kg) | Mean ± SD | 4.68 ± 1.92 |
| BCS | Mean ± SD | 5.44 ± 1.32 |
| Breed | Maltese | 34 (30.9%) |
| Pomeranian | 25 (22.7%) | |
| Poodles | 17 (15.5%) | |
| Chihuahua | 8 (7.3%) | |
| Yorkshire | 6 (5.5%) | |
| Bichon Frise | 5 (4.5%) | |
| Mix Breed | 5 (4.5%) | |
| Shih Tzu | 3 (2.7%) | |
| Schnauzer | 2 (1.8%) | |
| Spitz | 2 (1.8%) | |
| Cocker Spaniel | 1 (0.9%) | |
| Miniature Pinscher | 1 (0.9%) | |
| Pompitz | 1 (0.9%) | |
| Comorbidity (MMVD) | B1 | 25 (22.7%) |
| B2 | 28 (25.5%) | |
| Cc | 8 (7.3%) | |
| None | 49 (44.5%) | |
| Comorbidity (PH) | Mild | 18 (16.4%) |
| Moderate | 9 (8.2%) | |
| Severe | 2 (1.8%) | |
| None | 81 (73.6%) | |
| Clinical sign a | Chronic cough | 108 (98.1%) |
| Cyanosis | 11 (10.0%) | |
| Respiratory distress | 10 (9.1%) | |
| Exercise intolerance | 6 (5.5%) | |
| Syncope | 9 (8.2%) | |
| TC confirmed on radiographically | Yes | 71 (64.5%) |
| No | 39 (35.5%) | |
Age, sex, BW, BCS, breed, comorbidities, clinical signs, and whether TC was confirmed radiographically in study population. BCS, body condition score; BW, body weight; MMVD, myxomatous mitral valve disease; PH, pulmonary hypertension; SD, standard deviation; TC, tracheal collapse.
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Multiple response.