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. 2021 May 19;21(1):e12739. doi: 10.1111/gbb.12739
Phenotype Score of 0 (absent) Score of 1 (present) Score of 2 (severe)
Activity Typically responsive Minimally responsive Nonresponsive
Hindlimb clasping Legs typically spread One leg held against body Both legs held against body
Tremor No tremor Intermittent tremor Continuous tremor
Breathing Typical breathing Hyperventilation or pauses in breathing Gasps or panting
Coat condition Typically groomed fur Fur poorly groomed on close inspection (during handling) Fur obviously poorly groomed (noticed immediately when cage is opened)
Hunch No hunch Hunch present on palpation Hunch visualized without palpation
Gait Typical gait Wide stance or waddling gait Uncoordinated or “hopping” gait