Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of dogs
| Variable | Young (18) | Middle-aged (13) | Aged (13) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCS | 3.13 ± 0.09 | 2.96 ± 0.09 | 3.17 ± 0.17 |
| Age (years) | 1.72 ± 0.14a | 5.02 ± 0.23b | 10.24 ± 0.52c |
| WBC (×102/mL) | 139.39 ± 10.24 | 129.69 ± 12.16 | 113.23 ± 7.94 |
| RBC (×104/mL) | 690.00 ± 30.20 | 705.15 ± 34.71 | 637.54 ± 12.66 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 15.94 ± 0.70 | 16.61 ± 0.84 | 14.92 ± 0.31 |
| Ht (%) | 45.17 ± 1.97 | 47.82 ± 2.35 | 42.05 ± 0.76 |
| MCV (fl) | 65.56 ± 0.63a | 67.84 ± 0.62b | 66.02 ± 0.58a |
| MCH (pg) | 23.12 ± 0.25 | 23.55 ± 0.29 | 23.42 ± 0.30 |
| MCHC (g/dL) | 35.28 ± 0.17 | 34.70 ± 0.19 | 35.48 ± 0.25 |
| PLT (×104/mL) | 21.22 ± 2.45 | 16.69 ± 2.42 | 19.08 ± 1.92 |
Notes: Values are represented as mean ± standard deviation; different letters, a, b, c indicate statistically significant differences between groups (P < 0.05).