Table 2 Association between categorical variables and the diagnosis of intra-dural or extra-dural spinal cord compression in Pug dogs with thoracolumbar myelopathy and concurrent caudal articular process dysplasia
Variable | Category | N | Intra-dural compression (N, row %) | Extra-dural compression (N, row %) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 9 | 4 (44.4) | 5 (55.6) | P = 1.0 |
Female | 8 | 3 (37.5) | 5 (62.5) | ||
Neuter status | Entire | 6 | 2 (33.3) | 4 (66.7) | P = 1.0 |
Neutered | 11 | 5 (45.5) | 6 (54.6) | ||
Faecal incontinence | Yes | 8 | 4 (50.0) | 4 (50.0) | P = 0.64 |
No | 9 | 3 (33.3) | 6 (66.7) | ||
Urinary incontinence | Yes | 5 | 3 (60.0) | 2 (40.0) | P = 0.59 |
No | 12 | 4 (33.3) | 8 (66.7) | ||
Incontinence (faecal or urinary) | Yes | 9 | 5 (55.6) | 4 (44.4) | P = 0.34 |
No | 8 | 2 (25.0) | 6 (75.0) |