Clinical parameter | Score | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Jaw relaxation | Not permitting jaw opening | The animal resists opening and closes its jaw rapidly | The animal has less resistance to opening its jaw and wraps it slowly | There is no resistance and the jaw still opens |
Palpebral reflex | Intact and robust (rapid blink) | Intact but weak (slow response) | Intact but very light (slow and occasionally response) | Abolished |
Pedal reflex | Intact and powerful (potent withdrawal) | Intact but weak (animal response slowly) | Intact but very light (slow and occasional response) | Abolished completely |