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 |