| Score | Description | |
| Appetite Score | 0 | All food consumed |
| 1 | 1/2 of food consumed | |
| 2 | 1/4 of food consumed | |
| 3 | None of the food consumed | |
| Attitude Score | 0 | Bright, active, and alert |
| 1 | Mild lethargy or depression | |
| 2 | Moderate lethargy or depression | |
| 3 | Severe lethargy or depression | |
| Hydration Score | 0 | Normal |
| 1 | 5% - 8% dehydrated | |
| 2 | 8% - 10% dehydrated | |
| 3 | 10% - 12% dehydrated | |
| Fecal Score | 0 | No stool |
| 1 | Very hard and dry | |
| 2 | Firm but not hard | |
| 3 | Normal, little or no segmentation, moist | |
| 4 | Very moist, log shaped | |
| 5 | Very moist, piles | |
| 6 | Texture but no defined shape | |
| 7 | Watery puddle | |