Table 1: Pain and distress scoring criteria.
Body Weight 0 Normal 1
< 10% weight loss 2 10 - 15 % weight loss, eating 3 > 20% weight loss, not eating |
Appearance 0 Normal 1 Lack of grooming 2 Coat rough, possible nasal or ocular
discharge 3 Coat very rough, abnormal posture, eyes
sunken and glazed |
Clinical Signs 0 Normal 1 Diarrhea, constipation 2 Respiratory rates altered, respiratory
depth altered, skin tents 3 Cyanotic extremities, laboured breathing |
Unprovoked Behaviour 0 Normal 1 minor changes 2 Abnormal behaviours, less mobile, less
alert, inactive when activity expected 3 Paralysis, inability to remain upright,
shivering, convulsion |