Table 2 Definition of dog groups according to stage of life, also indicating sex and describing weight range and clinical features
| N | Sex | Age | Weight | Clinical Examination | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group P (Puppies) | 11 healthy dogs |
8 Females 3 males | From 4 to 11 months | From 5.7 to 42.0 Kg |
2 males ophthalmological follow-up; 1 male microfilaria antigen-testing; all female referred for neutering |
| Group J (Junior) | 14 healthy dogs |
3 females 11 males | From 1 to 2 years | From 16.4 to 42.0 Kg |
1 female and 5 males ophthalmological follow-up; 2 females and 6 males microfilaria antigen testing |
| Group A (Adult) | 8 healthy dogs |
5 females 3 males | From 3 to 5 years | From 5.0 to 57.0 Kg |
2 females referred for neutering; 2 females and 2 males ophthalmological follow-up; 1 female orthopedic follow up; 1 male surgical stabilization after Cranial Cruciate Ligament rupture |
| Group M (Mature) | 7 healthy dogs |
4 females 3 males | From 6 to 9 years | From 8.6 to 38.0 Kg | All dogs for routine check-up, 6 showed periodontal disease: 3 females and 2 males stage 2 and 1 male stage 3 |
| Group S (Senior) | 7 healthy dogs |
3 females 4 males | From 10 to 13 years | From 12.0 to 35.0 Kg |
3 females and 1 male routine check-up; 3 male follow-up post traumatic arthropathy. All the dogs affected by periodontal disease: 2 females and 1 male stage2; 1 female and 3 males stage 3 |