Table 6.
Canine-analysis of continuous variables regarding observations before the diagnosis of CKD in the case, analyzed by matched t-test.
| Lifetime description of diet before diagnosis of CKD in the case | Case mean | Control mean | Paired P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years | 9.9 | 10 | .061 |
| Lifetime % of diet-dry food | 75 | 82 | .042 |
| Lifetime % of diet-wet food | 14 | 8.4 | .047 |
| Lifetime % of diet-table scraps | 10 | 9.2 | .74 |
| Lifetime % of diet-moist (bag or pouch) | 1.7 | .76 | .22 |
| Food for all ages (last 2 yrs of life)1 | 51 | 49 | .66 |
| Mature diet (last 2 yrs of life)1 | 24 | 26 | .57 |
| Diet for overweight (last 2 yrs of life)1 | 6.8 | 6.3 | .85 |
| Weight in kg1 | 20 | 28 | .00 |
1Percent of diet of this type during the last 2 years of life.