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11. Body Handling Concern

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11. Body Handling Concern

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Avoidant, anxious, fearful and/or aggressive when handled for non-invasive activities in a manner typical of a vet exam, grooming and/or nail clipping
    Relaxed when handled for non-invasive activities in a manner typical of a vet exam, grooming, nail clipping
 Very mild signs of concern. Signs may include:

    very mild tongue flicking
    very mildly tense body language and muscle tone
    yawning when handled for non-invasive activities in a manner typical of a vet exam, grooming, nail clipping.
    Is not difficult to manage and needs no or minimal supportive handling
 Mild signs of concern. Signs may include:

    mildly activated or inhibited
    mild tongue flicking
    mildly tense body language and muscle tone, when handled for non-invasive activities in a manner typical of a vet exam, grooming, nail clipping
    Able to tolerate exam with mild supportive handling.
 Moderate signs of concern. Signs may include:

    moderately activated or inhibited
    moderate pulling back or flailing
    moderately tense body language and muscle tone, yawning and/or panting when handled for non-invasive activities in a manner typical of a vet exam, grooming, nail clipping.
    Very difficult to manage but can finish exam with significant effort.
 Very fearful signs of concern. Signs may include:

    severely activated or inhibited.
    escaping or attempting to escape,
    growling, having raised hackles, baring teeth, snapping and/or attempting to bite when handled for non-invasive activities in a manner typical of a vet exam, grooming, nail clipping.
    Very difficult to manage despite significant attempts of supportive handling.
    Unable to effectively complete exam.

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