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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression odds ratios with corresponding 95% CI (confidence interval) for the combined list from the 30 most common disorders in Pugs and the 30 most common disorders in non-Pugs at a grouped-level of diagnostic precision recorded in dogs under primary veterinary care at UK practices participating in the VetCompassâ„¢ Programme from January 1st 2016 to December 31st, 2016. The results are adjusted for the effects of age, sex-neuter status, at/above or below mean bodyweight, insurance status and vet group. Grouped-level precision describes the original extracted terms mapped to a general level of diagnostic precision

From: Health of Pug dogs in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections

Grouped-level disorder

Pug Count (%)

Non-Pug Count (%)

Odds ratio

95% CIa

P-value

Lower respiratory tract disorder

143 (3.3)

143 (0.7)

7.50

5.81 to 9.68

<  0.001

Oral cavity disorder

77 (1.8)

90 (0.4)

6.28

4.50 to 8.76

<  0.001

Upper respiratory tract disorder

711 (16.5)

746 (3.4)

5.96

5.31 to 6.69

<  0.001

Abdominal disease

65 (1.5)

81 (0.4)

5.48

3.84 to 7.82

<  0.001

Brain disorder

143 (3.3)

306 (1.4)

3.95

3.17 to 4.91

<  0.001

Hernia

209 (4.9)

236 (1.1)

3.24

2.66 to 3.94

<  0.001

Ophthalmological disorder

679 (15.8)

1506 (6.9)

3.19

2.87 to 3.54

<  0.001

Collapsed

54 (1.3)

159 (0.7)

3.15

2.26 to 4.40

<  0.001

Urinary system disorder

104 (2.4)

257 (1.2)

3.03

2.37 to 3.88

<  0.001

Female reproductive system disorder

161 (3.7)

314 (1.4)

2.53

2.06 to 3.11

<  0.001

Congenital disorder

42 (1.0)

60 (0.3)

2.48

1.64 to 3.73

<  0.001

Appetite disorder

61 (1.4)

156 (0.7)

2.46

1.80 to 3.38

<  0.001

Male reproductive system disorder

113 (2.6)

200 (0.9)

2.41

1.88 to 3.08

<  0.001

Ear disorder

651 (15.1)

1775 (8.1)

2.17

1.96 to 2.41

<  0.001

Claw/nail disorder

542 (12.6)

1538 (7.0)

2.12

1.90 to 2.36

<  0.001

Anal sac disorder

385 (8.9)

1217 (5.6)

1.97

1.74 to 2.23

<  0.001

Spinal cord disorder

46 (1.1)

210 (1.0)

1.93

1.38 to 2.71

<  0.001

Incontinence

30 (0.7)

187 (0.9)

1.90

1.26 to 2.85

0.002

Complication associated with clinical care

149 (3.5)

405 (1.8)

1.75

1.44 to 2.13

<  0.001

Lethargy

77 (1.8)

270 (1.2)

1.65

1.26 to 2.16

<  0.001

Skin disorder

721 (16.7)

2755 (12.6)

1.51

1.38 to 1.66

<  0.001

Dental disorder

577 (13.4)

3082 (14.1)

1.42

1.28 to 1.57

<  0.001

Adverse reaction to drug

42 (1.0)

162 (0.7)

1.16

0.82 to 1.65

0.404

Mass

147 (3.4)

1130 (5.2)

1.13

0.94 to 1.36

0.204

Parasite infestation

217 (5.0)

833 (3.8)

1.13

0.97 to 1.33

0.120

Enteropathy

529 (12.3)

2291 (10.5)

1.12

1.00 to 1.24

0.037

Neoplasia

132 (3.1)

1125 (5.1)

1.07

0.88 to 1.30

0.480

Heart disease

67 (1.6)

643 (2.9)

0.96

0.74 to 1.25

0.759

Musculoskeletal disorder

263 (6.1)

1898 (8.7)

0.96

0.83 to 1.10

0.528

Traumatic injury

145 (3.4)

809 (3.7)

0.84

0.69 to 1.01

0.058

Behaviour disorder

108 (2.5)

1122 (5.1)

0.50

0.41 to 0.61

<  0.001

Endocrine system disorder

6 (0.1)

191 (0.9)

0.39

0.17 to 0.88

0.024

  1. aCI confidence interval