Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of both CKD and healthy cats. The variables are presented as mean ± SD
| Variable (unit) | CKD (n = 49) | Healthy (n = 41) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBP (mmHg) | 135 ± 27 | 142 ± 20 | P = .06 |
| sCr (mg/dL) | 4.06 ± 2.53 | 1.23 ± 0.26 | P < .001 |
| Serum Urea (mg/dL) | 74.5 ± 54.3 | 26.3 ± 5.9 | P < .001 |
| sCysC (mg/L) | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 1.0 ± 0.3 | P < .001 |
| USG | 1.019 ± 0.009 | 1.045 ± 0.007 | P < .001 |
| UPC | 0.67 ± 0.92 | 0.21 ± 0.14 | P = .003 |
| uCysC/uCr (mg/mol) | 291 ± 411 | 0.32 ± 0.97 | P < .001 |
CKD, chronic kidney disease; SBP, systolic blood pressure; sCr, serum creatinine; sCysC, serum cystatin C; USG, urine specific gravity; UPC, urinary protein:creatinine ratio; uCysC/uCr, urinary cystatin C:creatinine ratio.