Table 1.
Group | Sample size (male:female) | Age (month) | Initial body weight (kg) | BCS1 |
---|---|---|---|---|
CON | 6 (3:3) | 3.56 ± 0.32 | 5.32 ± 0.91 | 5.42 ± 0.49 |
TS | 6 (2:4) | 3.62 ± 0.34 | 5.05 ± 0.52 | 5.17 ± 0.41 |
TS+GA | 7 (3:4) | 3.54 ± 0.30 | 5.23 ± 0.62 | 5.29 ± 0.49 |
CON, control; TS, transportation; GA, gallic acid.
1BCS, body condition score; all dogs were weighed, and BCS was assessed using a 9-point scale (47) before morning feeding. Data were expressed as mean ± SD.