Natural, relaxed and/or moves normally
0
UFEPS-SF -Short Form of the Unesp-Botucatu Feline Pain Scale (UFEPS-SF)
PSYCHOMOTOR CHANGES
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1. Evaluate the cat’s posture in the cage for 2 minutes
Natural, relaxed and/or moves normally
0
Natural but tense, does not move or moves little or is reluctant to move
1
Hunched position and/or dorso-lateral recumbency
2
Frequently changes position or restless
3
2. Please tick where applicable
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The cat contracts and extends its pelvic limbs and/or contracts its abdominal muscles (flank)
The cat’s eyes are partially closed (do not consider this item if present until 1h after the end of anesthesia)
The cat licks and/or bites the affected area
The cat moves its tail strongly
Score
All above behaviors are absent
0
Presence of one of the above behaviors
1
Presence of two of the above behaviors
2
Presence of three or all of the above behaviors
3
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3. Evaluation of comfort, activity and attitude after the cage is open and how attentive the cat is to the observer and/or surroundings
Comfortable and attentive
0
Quiet and slightly attentive
1
Quiet and not attentive. The cat may face the back of the cage
2
Uncomfortable, restless and slightly attentive or not attentive. The cat may face the back of the cage
3
PROTECTION OF THE AFFECTED AREA
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1. Evaluation of the cat’s reaction when touching, followed by pressuring around the painful site
Does not react
0
Does not react when the painful site is touched, but does react when it is gently pressed
1
Reacts when the painful site is touched and when pressed
2
Does not allow touch or palpation
3