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Pain Score 0:
Happy, content. Minimal body tension. Comfortable when resting. Interested in surroundings.
Pain Score 1:
May be content or slightly unsettled. Mild body tension may be present. May react to area of discomfort by flinching or whimpering, but easily distracted by surroundings.
Pain Score 2:
Not comfortable when resting. Mild to moderate body tension. Reluctant to respond when beckoned. Ears may droop and facial expression may appear "worried". May not be eager to interact with people. Less interested in surroundings, but will look around to see what is going on.
Pain Score 3:
Guards or protects
area of discomfort.
May be unwilling to move all or part of
body. Moderate body tension may be present. May be unsettled, crying or groaning. May be
biting or licking area of discomfort when not being observed.
Pain Score 4:
Moderate to severe body tension, may
be rigid to avoid movement which
could contribute to pain. Cries easily
or reacts aggressively to being touched in area of discomfort.
May possibly be
unresponsive to surroundings. May bite, chew or lick area often and likely not willing to move.
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