Table A4.
Results for variables that individually replaced the breed type variable in the final multivariable logistic regression model (with sex/neuter) to evaluate risk factors associated with vehicular heat related illness in dogs under primary veterinary care in the VetCompass Programme.
| Risk Factor | Category | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skull shape | Mesocephalic | Base | ||
| Dolichocephalic | 1.00 | 0.29–3.39 | 0.999 | |
| Brachycephalic-cross | 0.00 | ~ | 0.975 | |
| Brachycephalic | 3.07 | 1.60–5.87 | 0.001 | |
| Unknown | 0.74 | 0.29–1.86 | 0.522 |