Table 8. Comparison of Maltese and Labrador dogs treated with prednisolone for inflammatory skin conditions.
| Variable | Maltese (130 dogs) | Labrador (105 dogs) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex/neuter# | 0.001 | ||
| Female entire | 8 (6%) | 8 (8%) | |
| Female neutered | 37 (28%) | 49 (47%) | |
| Male entire | 6 (5%) | 11 (10%) | |
| Male neutered | 79 (61%) | 37 (35%) | |
| Age (months)* | 87 (3–181) | 60 (6–167) | <0.001 |
| Weight (kg)* | 7.6 (3.4–14.8) | 32.8 (16–53) | <0.001 |
| BSA (m2)^ | 0.38 ± 0.08 | 1.06 ± 0.15 | <0.001 |
| Dose (mg) * | 5 (1–40) | 20 (5–80) | <0.001 |
| Dose (mg/kg) * | 0.99 (0.13–3.88) | 0.73 (0.11–2.22) | 0.003 |
| Dose (mg/m2) * | 17.64 (2.65–83.65) | 22.00 (3.97–72.65) | <0.001 |
BSA: body surface area.
Values reported as either:
#Number of dogs (%)
*Median (range)
^Mean +/- standard deviation provided for BSA as normally distributed
P value for sex/neuter refers to outcome of Pearson Chi square test, P value for all other values refers to outcome of Mann Whitney U.