Table 1 Detailed characteristics (breed, mean age, and body condition score (BCS) of the different groups included in the study
From: Changes in biomarkers of redox status in serum and saliva of dogs with hypothyroidism
|  | Hypothyroidism (n = 23) | Non-thyroid diseased (n = 21) | Control group (n = 16) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Breed | - 7 Mongrel - 5 Beagle - 2 Golden Retriever - 1 Teckel - 1 Spanish Water dog - 1 Dalmatian - 1 Neapolitan Mastiff - 1 Pinscher - 1 Yorkshire Terrier - 1 Bodeguero Andaluz - 1 Swiss Shepherd - 1 Pomeranian | - 8 Mongrel - 5 Beagle - 2 French Bulldog - 2 Yorkshire Terrier - 1 Basset Hound - 1 Boxer - 1 Pomeranian - 1 Pug | - 11 Beagle - 2 Yorkshire Terrier - 1 Mongrel - 1 Greyhound - 1 Malinois | Â |
Age, mean (range) | 9.78 years (7 – 14) | 8.14 years (2 – 12) | 7.35 years (5 – 14.6) |  > 0.05 |
BCS, mean (range) | 4.08 (3 – 5) | 3.81 (2 – 5) | 3.31 (2 – 4) | 0.013 (Hypothyroid vs control) |
Sex (Female /male) | 20 males 3 females | 13 males 9 females | 13 males 3 females |  > 0.05 |