Table 1.
Demographics of study participants
| Characteristic | Enrolled (N = 31) | Completed (N = 22) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Age (yrs) | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Mean Weight (lbs) | 48.0 | 45.7 |
| Sex (No., %) | ||
| Male | 16 (52) | 12 (55) |
| Female | 15 (48) | 10 (45) |
| Spayed/neutered (No., %) | 28 (90) | 19 (86) |
| Breed (No.) | ||
| Alaskan Malamute | 1 | 1 |
| American Staffordshire terrier | 1 | 1 |
| Beagle | 2 | 2 |
| Boston terrier | 2 | 2 |
| Brittany | 1 | 1 |
| Cocker spaniel | 1 | 1 |
| German shepherd | 1 | 1 |
| Golden retriever | 1 | 1 |
| Labrador retriever | 2 | 2 |
| Miniature schnauzer | 1 | 1 |
| Parson Russell terrier | 1 | 1 |
| Yorkshire terrier | 2 | 2 |
| Mixed breed | 11 | 4 |
| Othera | 4 | 2 |
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