| Variable | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Body Weight Changes | ||
| 0 | Normal | |
| 1 | < 10 percent weight loss | |
| 2 | 10-15 percent weight loss | |
| 3 | > 20 percent weight loss | |
| Physical Appearance | ||
| 0 | Normal | |
| 1 | Lack of grooming | |
| 2 | Rough coat, nasal/ocular discharge | |
| 3 | Very rough coat, abnormal posture, enlarged pupils | |
| Measurable Clinical Signs | ||
| 0 | Normal | |
| 1 | Small changes of potential significance | |
| 2 | Temperature change of 1-2oC, cardiac and respiratory rates increased up to 30 percent | |
| 3 | Temperature change of > 2oC, cardiac and respiratory rates increased up to 50 percent, or markedly reduced | |
| Unprovoked Behavior | ||
| 0 | Normal | |
| 1 | Minor changes | |
| 2 | Abnormal, reduced mobility, decreased alertness, inactive | |
| 3 | Unsolicited vocalizations, self mutilation, either very restless or immobile | |
| Behavioral Responses to External Stimuli | ||
| 0 | Normal | |
| 1 | Minor depression/exaggeration of response | |
| 2 | Moderately abnormal responses | |
| 3 | Violent reactions, or comatose | |
| TOTAL | ||
Adapted from: Morton, D.B. and P.H.M. Griffiths (1985). Veterinary Record 116: 431-436.
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