Table 2.

Scale used for assessment of the sedation of the cats in the experimental groups

Score	Degree of sedation	Changes found
0	None	The score does not indicate sedation, and the cat shows normal movements
1	Mild	The cat shows mild ataxy but can remain standing by itself
2	Moderate	The cat has moderate ataxy, presents recumbency and shows mild reactions to stimuli (auditory, visual and tactile)
3	Intense	The cat presents lateral recumbency, with no responses to stimuli (auditory, visual and tactile)