Table 4.
Prevalence of the most common grouped-level disorders recorded in Rottweilers (n = 2197) attending UK primary-care veterinary practices participating in the VetCompass Programme from January 1st, 2013 to December 31st, 2013
| Grouped-level disorder | Count | Overall prevalence | 95% CIa | Female prevalence | Male prevalence | P-Value*I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal | 264 | 12.01 | 10.69–13.45 | 12.34 | 11.79 | 0.695 |
| Dermatological | 241 | 10.96 | 9.69–12.35 | 9.46 | 12.42 | 0.027 |
| Gastro-intestinal | 195 | 8.87 | 7.72–10.14 | 7.88 | 9.90 | 0.098 |
| Undesirable behaviour | 175 | 7.96 | 6.87–9.18 | 6.03 | 9.81 | 0.001 |
| Neoplasia | 175 | 7.96 | 6.87–9.18 | 8.26 | 7.74 | 0.657 |
| Overweight/obesity | 155 | 7.05 | 6.02–8.21 | 8.07 | 6.12 | 0.075 |
| Aural | 145 | 6.60 | 5.60–7.72 | 6.68 | 6.57 | 0.919 |
| Claw/nail | 109 | 4.96 | 4.09–5.95 | 5.10 | 4.86 | 0.795 |
| Mass lesion | 95 | 4.32 | 3.51–5.26 | 4.55 | 4.14 | 0.642 |
| Dental | 77 | 3.50 | 2.78–4.36 | 3.34 | 3.69 | 0.656 |
| Traumatic injury | 73 | 3.32 | 2.61–4.16 | 3.25 | 3.42 | 0.821 |
| Ophthalmological | 69 | 3.14 | 2.45–3.96 | 2.60 | 3.69 | 0.143 |
| Urinary system | 56 | 2.55 | 1.93–3.30 | 3.62 | 1.44 | 0.001 |
| Anal sac | 41 | 1.87 | 1.34–2.52 | 2.13 | 1.62 | 0.376 |
| Congenital | 41 | 1.87 | 1.34–2.52 | 1.76 | 1.98 | 0.707 |
*The P-value reflects prevalence comparison between females and males. aCI confidence interval