Variable | Baseline (visit 1) | 2 month (visit 2) | 6 month (visit 3) | 12 month (visit 4) |
P value
1
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BCS_ownera
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
0.603
|
BCS_veta
| 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 | 5 |
0.442
|
Appetiteb
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
0.359
|
Activityb
| 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
0.515
|
Coatb
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
0.904
|
LBMc
| 69.8 ± 3.25 | - | - | 69.8 ± 3.98 | 0.991 |
FBMc
| 30.2 ± 3.25 | - | - | 30.1 ± 3.98 | 0.991 |
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1P values are from the linear mixed model to assess the effect of visit
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aMedian values for body condition scores (BCS) as reported by the owner and attending clinician. Body condition scores were based on the standard 9 point scale for the clinician’s evaluation, and a 5 point scale for the evaluation by the owner
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bMedian scores for dog’s appetite, activity level and coat condition as perceived by the owner. Score range 1–5, with a lower score representing the best appetite, highest activity level, and coat condition respectively (see Appendix C)
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cLean body mass % (LMB) and fat body mass % (FBM) as LS Means ± SE
