Score
0
1
2
3
4
5
A. Interactions
Avoids being
handled;
observer unable
to grab skin on
its back
Responds quickly
only after briefly
touched
Freezes before
escaping; can be
grabbed by skin on
its back but
sometimes scurries
away
Responds after
multiple nudges; able
to be grabbed by skin
on its back every time
Only moves head
Comatose
B. Cage Grasp
Both paws
release
simultaneously
CL paw first to
release <50% of
time. Ambiguous
but is otherwise
alert and active
CL paw first to
release >50% but
<100%
CL paw always first to
release
CL paw does not grasp
Does not grasp with
either paw
Once aware of
ledge, arches
back and
reaches out with
both forepaws
May reach with
both paws but IL
leads. Twists body.
Taps CL paw on
ledge.
Occasionally does
not reach with CL
paw
Does not reach with
CL paw at all
Head not raised and
neither paw reaches
Comatose
D. Pacing or circling
Moves actively
in random
directions
Exhibits freezing,
but able to be
guided in either
direction
Turns in one
direction
predominantly
Pacing, obstinate
progression in same
direction
Tight circling
Rolling
E. Gait/Posture
and Head Tilt
Normal gait and
posture and no
head tilt
Somewhat off
center but not
immediately
apparent
Body and/or head tilt
clearly and
immediately seen
Severe body and/or
head tilt clearly and
immediately seen
Unable to support
weight on CL side
Recumbent
F. Baton
1. Speed
Normal
Mildly to
moderately
deficient
Almost totally
deficient
2. Accuracy
Normal
Mildly to
moderately
deficient
Almost totally
deficient
C. Visual Placing
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