Table 1.
Signalment and diseases diagnosed in cats included in groups C, I and H
| Group C (39 cats) | Group I (45 cats) | Group H (40 cats) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 9.9 ± 2.0 α | 10.4 ± 3.3 α | 12.9 ± 3.1 β |
| Sex (%) | 5.2 F 46.1 NF 20.5 M 28.2 MC |
4.3 F 28.9 NF 6.8 M 60 MC |
37.5 NF 62.5 MC |
| Predominant Breed (%) | 89.7 DSH | 84.5 DSH | 90 DSH |
| Other breeds (%) | 5.1 Sphynx 2.6 Chartreaux 2.6 Devon Rex |
8.9 Persian 2.2 British short hair 2.2 Devon rex 2.2 Siamese |
5 Persian 2.5 Siamese 2.5 Maine Coon |
| Body weight (Kg) | 4.9 ± 1 α | 4.9 ± 1.6 α | 4.2 ± 1.2 β |
| BCS (1–9 scale) | 5 ± 1 α | 4.8 ± 1.6 α | 4 ± 1 β |
| Diseases diagnosed n and (%) | / | Infectious/Inflammatory 16 (35.6) CKD 14 (31.1) Metabolic 6 (13.3) Neoplastic 8 (17.8) Other 1 (2.2) |
Hyperthyroidism |
Signalment and diseases diagnosed in cats included in groups C, I and H. Data are expressed as Mean ± Standard deviation or Percentage (%)
BCS Body condition score, DSH domestic short hair, M male, F female, MC male castrated, NF neutered female, n = number of cats
Data were compared by ANOVA with Tukey’s multiple comparisons post-test. Different symbols (α, β) indicate differences between groups (p < 0.05)