Proposed APGAR index for neonatal dogs and cats
|
Parameter |
0 pts |
1 pt |
2 pts |
|
Activity, muscle tone |
Flaccid |
Some tone in extremities |
Active movements |
|
Pulse, heart rate |
Absent – < than 110 bpm |
110 – 220 bpm |
> 220 bpm |
|
Reflexes when stressed |
Absent |
Some movement |
Crying out |
|
Mucous membrane color |
Pale or cyanotic |
Slighlty cyanotic |
Pink |
|
Respiratory rate |
Absent |
Weak, irregular |
> 15/min, rhythmic |
Interpretation:
|
Total points |
Vitality |
|
0 – 3 |
Weak |
|
4 – 6 |
Moderate |
|
7 – 10 |
Normal |