Table 2.
Prevalence of the 25 most common disorders at their greatest diagnostic precision recorded in Pugs attending primary-care veterinary practices participating in the VetCompass Programme in England from January 1st, 2013 to December 31st, 2013 (n = 1009)
| Diagnosis-level disorder | Disorder count | Prevalence % | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overweight/obesity | 133 | 13.18 | 11.12–15.43 |
| Corneal disorder | 88 | 8.72 | 7.05–10.63 |
| Otitis externa | 76 | 7.53 | 5.98–9.34 |
| Unspecified ear disorder | 75 | 7.43 | 5.89–9.23 |
| Anal sac impaction | 66 | 6.54 | 5.09–8.25 |
| Periodontal disease | 62 | 6.14 | 4.74–7.81 |
| Nails overlong | 57 | 5.65 | 4.31–7.26 |
| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) | 52 | 5.15 | 3.87–6.70 |
| Vomiting | 50 | 4.96 | 3.70–6.48 |
| Diarrhoea | 38 | 3.77 | 2.69–5.13 |
| Upper respiratory tract noise increased | 36 | 3.57 | 2.51–4.91 |
| Intertrigo | 32 | 3.17 | 2.18–4.45 |
| Retained deciduous tooth | 31 | 3.07 | 2.10–4.33 |
| Umbilical hernia | 28 | 2.78 | 1.85–3.99 |
| Respiratory noise increased | 28 | 2.78 | 1.85–3.99 |
| Lameness | 24 | 2.38 | 1.53–3.52 |
| Ocular discharge | 22 | 2.18 | 1.37–3.28 |
| Pruritus | 22 | 2.18 | 1.37–3.28 |
| Pyotraumatic dermatitis | 21 | 2.08 | 1.29–3.16 |
| Alopecia | 20 | 1.98 | 1.21–3.04 |
| Conjunctivitis | 19 | 1.88 | 1.14–2.93 |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | 19 | 1.88 | 1.14–2.93 |
| Coughing | 18 | 1.78 | 1.06–2.80 |
| Pyoderma | 17 | 1.68 | 0.98–2.68 |