Table 1.
Fecal scale for the evaluation of the quality of feces in weaning puppies.
| Fecal score | Visual aspect of the feces | Description of the feces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Feces completely liquid |
| 2 |  |
Liquid feces associated with soft feces (soft feces do not represent the main quantity of feces) |
| 3 |  |
Liquid feces associated with soft feces (soft feces represent the main quantity of feces) |
| 4 |  |
Pasty feces with no shape |
| 5 |  |
Pasty unformed feces visualization of the apparition of a cylindrical shaped (1) which has not kept its shape due to the high humidity |
| 6 |  |
Feces mainly unformed (1) but with a part which is formed (2) |
| 7 |  |
Formed stools but very soft. Cylindrical shaped feces without any stria observed. |
| 8 |  |
Formed stools but very soft. Cylindrical shaped feces with presence of stria (1) |
| 9 |  |
Formed stools but very soft. Cylindrical shaped feces separated in pellets |
| 10 |  |
Formed, drier but not hard feces. Cylindrical shaped feces, slightly tacky to the touch, separated in pellets |
| 11 |  |
Formed, drier but not hard feces. Cylindrical shaped feces, dry appearance, separated in pellets, can be easily crushed out of shape |
| 12 |  |
Formed, drier but not hard feces. Cylindrical shaped feces, dry appearance, separated in pellets, can be crushed out of shape with a moderate difficulty |
| 13 |  |
Formed, dry and hard feces |