Table 1.
Disease activity index scoring criteria.
| Overall Appearance * | Weight Loss (%) | Stool Consistency | Rectal Bleeding | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | No weight loss | Normal Stools | No observable blood | 0 |
| Mild | 0–5% | Loose | Blood spots in faeces | 1 |
| Moderate | 5–10% | Mild diarrhoea | Clear evidence of blood in faeces | 2 |
| Severe | >10% | Overt diarrhoea | Gross bleeding | 3 |
* Overall appearance was determined based on criteria; dull or ruffled coat, hunched, pale or sunken eyes, change in behavior, reduced food or water intake, dehydration, squealing when handled, reluctant to move.