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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression odds ratios with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI*) for the combined list from the 30 most common disorders in English Bulldogs and in dogs that are not English Bulldogs 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. Model variables accounted for included 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: English Bulldogs in the UK: a VetCompass study of their disorder predispositions and protections

Grouped-level disorder

English Bulldog: Count (%)

Dogs that are not English Bulldog: Count (%)

Odds ratio

95% CI*

P-value

Congenital disorder

70 (2.6)

61 (0.3)

7.55

5.29 to 10.76

 < 0.001

Tail disorder

39 (1.5)

54 (0.2)

6.01

3.91 to 9.24

 < 0.001

Lower respiratory tract disorder

76 (2.9)

176 (0.8)

5.50

4.11 to 7.35

 < 0.001

Ophthalmological disorder

531 (19.9)

1521 (6.9)

4.07

3.63 to 4.56

 < 0.001

Upper respiratory tract disorder

326 (12.2)

778 (3.5)

3.96

3.44 to 4.56

 < 0.001

Urinary system disorder

86 (3.2)

267 (1.2)

3.55

2.74 to 4.60

 < 0.001

Skin disorder

779 (29.3)

2750 (12.4)

3.28

2.97 to 3.61

 < 0.001

Abscess

19 (0.7)

53 (0.2)

2.98

1.73 to 5.13

 < 0.001

Ear disorder

456 (17.1)

1796 (8.1)

2.57

2.29 to 2.89

 < 0.001

Male reproductive system disorder

68 (2.6)

196 (0.9)

2.56

1.91 to 3.42

 < 0.001

Brain disorder

65 (2.4)

377 (1.7)

2.22

1.68 to 2.93

 < 0.001

Complication associated with clinical care

105 (3.9)

412 (1.9)

2.02

1.61 to 2.52

 < 0.001

Female reproductive disorder

94 (3.5)

324 (1.5)

2.01

1.58 to 2.57

 < 0.001

Collapsed

29 (1.1)

270 (1.2)

1.60

1.08 to 2.39

0.020

Hernia

62 (2.3)

254 (1.1)

1.53

1.15 to 2.04

0.004

Musculoskeletal disorder

260 (9.8)

1921 (8.7)

1.52

1.32 to 1.75

 < 0.001

Adverse reaction to drug

31 (1.2)

165 (0.7)

1.39

0.94 to 2.07

0.100

Claw/nail disorder

224 (8.4)

1566 (7.1)

1.31

1.13 to 1.52

 < 0.001

Foreign body

46 (1.7)

279 (1.3)

1.21

0.88 to 1.67

0.247

Neoplasia

101 (3.8)

1220 (5.5)

1.13

0.91 to 1.40

0.281

Traumatic injury

113 (4.2)

815 (3.7)

1.07

0.87 to 1.31

0.536

Enteropathy

306 (11.5)

2326 (10.5)

1.04

0.91 to 1.19

0.544

Thin

36 (1.4)

332 (1.5)

1.03

0.72 to 1.46

0.881

Anal sac disorder

132 (5.0)

1236 (5.6)

1.01

0.83 to 1.21

0.951

Parasite infestation

113 (4.2)

842 (3.8)

0.99

0.81 to 1.22

0.949

Mass

87 (3.3)

1186 (5.4)

0.99

0.79 to 1.25

0.937

Undesirable behaviour

124 (4.7)

1169 (5.3)

0.94

0.77 to 1.13

0.498

Heart disease

45 (1.7)

670 (3.0)

0.88

0.64 to 1.20

0.417

Endocrine system disorder

9 (0.3)

201 (0.9)

0.75

0.38 to 1.47

0.396

Lethargy

22 (0.8)

280 (1.3)

0.73

0.47 to 1.14

0.171

Incontinence

8 (0.3)

206 (0.9)

0.59

0.29 to 1.22

0.156

Appetite disorder

7 (0.3)

180 (0.8)

0.43

0.20 to 0.91

0.028

Spinal cord disorder

6 (0.2)

232 (1.0)

0.31

0.14 to 0.71

0.005

Dental disorder

82 (3.1)

3140 (14.2)

0.25

0.20 to 0.31

 < 0.001