Table 2. Sex status of dogs with HC compared with dogs in the control group and relative OR.
| Sex status | Dogs with HC | Control group | OR (CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | 10,015 | 1 | NA |
| Females | 65 | 9,044 | 1.85 (1.24–2.75) | 0.0025 |
| Intact | 51 | 13,520 | 1 | NA |
| Neutered | 53 | 5,539 | 2.54 (1.72–3.73) | <0.0001 |
| Intact females | 20 | 4,857 | 1 | NA |
| Neutered females | 45 | 4,187 | 2.61 (1.54–4.42) | 0.0004 |
| Intact males | 31 | 8,663 | 1 | NA |
| Neutered males | 8 | 1,352 | 1.65 (0.76–3.6) | 0.2 |
NA: not applicable; CI: confidence interval.