Table 1.
Historical and physical examination findings preoperatively
History | Owned cats (n = 34) | Shelter cats (n = 52) | Total (%) (n = 86) | Shelter unknown |
---|---|---|---|---|
HS | 9 (26) | 19 (37) | 33 | 31/52 |
Biting | 7 (21) | 13 (25) | 23 | 0 |
RB | 6 (18) | 5 (10) | 13 | 0 |
Nail regrowth | 8 (24) | 2 (4) | 12 | 0 |
Barbering | 4 (12) | 4 (8) | 9 | 0 |
Lameness | 6 (18) | 2 (4) | 9 | 0 |
Chronic infection | 4 (12) | 0 (0) | 5 | 0 |
Data are n (%) unless otherwise indicated
HS = house-soiling; RB = repelling behavior