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Table 2 Definition of dog groups according to stage of life, also indicating sex and describing weight range and clinical features

From: Profile of gamma-delta (γδ) T lymphocytes in the peripheral blood of crossbreed dogs during stages of life and implication in aging

 

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