FIGURE 2.

CONSORT flow diagram describing all the cases recruited to the study. ^†Specifically for a priori CSOM day 56 analysis. *Cats withdrawn for owner perceived lack of effect were included in efficacy analysis as treatment failures. ¹One cat removed day 12 for unrelated chronic cardiomyopathy, CKD, and chronic gastroenteritis; 1 cat removed day 22 for myocardial fibrosis and renal disease; 1 cat removed day 28 at owner's election because of worsening of intermittent vomiting. ²One cat removed day 13 for use of a prohibited medication, 1 cat removed day 25 because of owner's inability to complete assessments. ³One cat removed day 0 for receiving incorrect treatment. ⁴One cat had day 56 visit out of window, 1 cat was removed because of use of prohibited