Table 1 Signalment factors for the dogs enrolled in the study

Age (years)

11.2 ± 3.13

Body weight (kg)

6.12 ± 6.55

Breeds

Poodle

5

Maltese

10

Pomeranian

1

Shih tzu

7

Cocker spaniel

3

Yorkshire terrier

3

Mixed

2

Miniature Pinscher

1

White terrier

1

Schnauzers

3

Afghan Hound

2

Pekingese

1

Old English Sheepdog

1

Sex

Castrated male

19

Intact male

2

Intact female

6

Spayed female

13