Variable | Lower descriptor (0) | Upper descriptor (3) |
---|---|---|
Level of activity compared with normala | Normal | Severely impaired/depressed |
Animal behavioura | Normal, alert, content | Depressed |
Appetitea | Good (normal or improved) | Not eating |
Interactions with owner, other humans, other animals (sociability)a | Good (normal or improved) | None, unresponsive |
Palatability of tabletsb | Excellent, voluntary intake from owner’s hand or food/bowl | Reluctance to accept all dosing procedures |