| Behavior |
Alert, high advertence, responds quickly to environment |
Reduced advertence, mouse reacts slowly to moderate stimulation |
Lethargic, no movement after stimulation, no interest in environment |
| Posture |
Physiologic |
Betimes relieving posture or unstable movements |
Bended back, many unstable movements, possibly trepidation |
| Skin and fur |
Smooth, shiny and tight fur, regular grooming |
Slightly scrubby, dull fur, reduced grooming |
No grooming, fur scrubby |
| Eyes |
Physiologic |
Eyes open, clear but serous ocular discharge, beginning conjunctivitis |
Eyes almost closed, serous-mucous ocular discharge, conjunctivitis |
| Breathing |
Physiologic |
Serous nose defluxion |
Possibly forced breathing or hyperventilation, mucous nose defluxion |
| Gastrointestinal tract |
Normal dejection |
Tender dejection consistency |
Diarrhea |
| Body temperature |
35°C–39°C |
33°C–35°C or 39°C–40°C |
<33°C or >40°C |
| Weight |
Stable |
5–10% decreased weight |
>10% decreased weight |
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Min. 0 points |
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Max. 16 points |
