Table 2 Variable modifications for the statistical analysis
From: Survey of otitis externa in American Cocker Spaniels in Finland
Variable | Categories | Action |
|---|---|---|
Age of onset of signs | “Less than 3 months”, “3 months to less than 6 months”, “6 months to less than 12 months” | Combined to “less than 1 year” |
Recurrence of signs of otitis | “Less than 1 week”, “1 week to less than 2 weeks”, “2 weeks to less than 4 weeks” | Combined to “less than 4 weeks” |
Ear inspection frequency | “Once a week”, “once every 2 weeks”, “more seldom” | Combined to “once a week or more seldom” |
Frequency of shaving the dog´s pinnae and cheeks | “Once every fortnight”, “biannually”, “once a year”,”never” | Combined |
Rapidness of seeking veterinary advice | “1–3 days after noticing signs of otitis”, “4–7 days after noticing signs of otitis” | Combined |
Rapidness of seeking veterinary advice | “8–14 days after noticing signs of otitis”, “I did not seek veterinary advice” | Combined |