Table 1.

Score sheet

Criteria	Score points
Weight	0 = no reduction
	1 = reduction of 0–5%
	2 = reduction of 6–10%
	3 = reduction of 11–19%
	4 = reduction of > 19%
Fur	0 = normal, shiny, smooth
	1 = piloerection
Behavior	0 = normal
	1 = subdued, no exploration, reduced interaction
	4 = apathy, isolation, stereotypic behavior
Posture	0 = normal
	2 = intermittent cowering or shivering
	4 = permanent cowering or shivering
Pain	0 = no indication
	2 = defensive behavior on palpation of abdomen
Impaired wound healing	0 = no indication
	2 = red or oozing wound
	4 = dehiscent suture or ruptured abdomen
Dehydration	0 = skin folds straighten within 2 s
	1 = persistent skin folds
Mucous membranes (ears, skin, extremities)	0 = rosy
	1 = pale
Stool	0 = formed
	1 = diarrhea