Table 2. Basic characteristics of the dogs included in the study

Demographic data Ala-Gln group (n = 20) Placebo group (n = 19)
Median age (wk) 12 (9–17) 12 (9–16)
Median body weight (kg) 2.05 (0.38–7.50) 1.95 (0.44–6.80)
Sex
 Female 11 10
 Male 9 9
Breed
 Maltese 4 5
 Yorkshire Terrier 2 3
 Beagle 2 1
 Miniature Poodle 2 1
 Bichon Frise 1 2
 English Sheep dog 1 0
 Cocker Spaniel 1 2
 Pomeranian 1 0
 Alaskan Malamute 1 0
 Mixed breed 5 5
Ala-Gln, L-alanyl-L-glutamine.