Fig. 6

Summary symmetry indices values for kinetic data in the control group during walking. a Symmetry indices (SI) for Peak vertical force (PVF); b SI for Vertical impulse (VI). Line graphs showing the mean ± SD in control group at various time points before and after onychectomy in four walking cats. Time point 0 h is the mean of assessments at 24 and 48 h prior to surgery (baseline). The gait parameters were recorded at 6, 24, 30, 48, 54, and 72 h following surgery. The SI of 0 means there is perfect symmetry between the forelimbs, the value of −200 means the cat is non-weight bearing on the operated limb. *indicates significant difference from baseline (<0.05)