Table 3. Spondylosis deformans in dogs and wolves by age group and percentage of individuals affected.
Age range (years) | Non-transport dogs | Sled dogs | Wolves |
---|---|---|---|
(n = 77) | (n = 10) | (n = 70) | |
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
0–2 | 2/5(40.00) | N/A | 5/48(10.42) |
3–5 | 4/8(50.00) | 1/2(50.00) | 6/12(50.00) |
6–8 | 7/9(77.78) | N/A | 5/6(83.33) |
9–11 | 21/24(87.50) | 6/6(100.00) | 3/3(100.00) |
12–14 | 18/19(94.74) | 2/2(100.00) | 1/1(100.00)a |
15–17 | 11/12(91.67) | N/A | N/A |
Total | 63(81.82) | 9(90.00) | 20(28.57) |
a captive individual