Variable | SCI dogs (n = 44) | Healthy control dogs (n = 21) |
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Dogs | ||
Median age | 5.75 years | 3 years |
MFS at admission | 2.5 | N/A |
TSCIS at admission | 6 | N/A |
Injury to anesthesia time | 36.5 h | N/A |
Sex characteristics | ||
Female intact | 4 (9 %) | 0 (0 %) |
Female spayed | 18 (41 %) | 3 (14 %) |
Male intact | 8 (18 %) | 5 (24 %) |
Male neutered | 14 (32 %) | 13 (62 %) |
Breeds | ||
Dachshund | 34 (76 %) | 0 (0 %) |
Labrador retriever | 0 (0 %) | 7 (33 %) |
Mixed breed | 4 (9 %) | 5 (24 %) |
Injuries | ||
T12–13 | 6 (14 %) | N/A |
T13–L1 | 13 (30 %) | N/A |
L1–L2 | 5 (11 %) | N/A |
L2–L3 | 8 (18 %) | N/A |
Other thoracic | 8 (18 %) | N/A |
Other lumbar | 4 (9 %) | N/A |
Treatments | ||
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | 17 (39 %) | 0 (0 %) |
Glucocorticoids | 14 (32 %) | 0 (0 %) |
Both | 3 (<1 %) | 0 (0 %) |