Table 5 Comparison of survival for specific disorders associated with death in Bernese mountain dogs
From: Life expectancy and causes of death in Bernese mountain dogs in Switzerland
Specific disordera | N (%) | Survival (years) | P (logrank)b | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Median | IQR | |||
Gastric or mesenteric volvulus | 7 (2.9) | 9.13 | 7.36–9.91 | 0.733 |
Degenerative joint disease | 16 (5.9) | 8.87 | 7.59–9.95 | 0.352 |
Spinal disorder | 13 (4.8) | 8.35 | 7.33–10.19 | 0.206 |
Overall | 270 (100) | 7.93 | 6.76–9.29 | |
Neoplasia | 222 (82.2) | 7.83 | 6.68–9.25 | 0.445 |
Renal injury (acute or chronic) | 12 (4.4) | 6.83 | 4.19–8.56 | 0.047 |