Research Article
Efficacy and Safety of Deracoxib for the Control of Postoperative Pain and Inflammation Associated with Dental Surgery in Dogs
Table 1
Modified Glasgow Composite Pain Scale (mGCPS) behavioral assessment categories and scoring based on the severity of the behavior or response observed.
| Behavior category | Score | Descriptor |
| Vocalization | | Quiet | | Whimpering or crying | | Groaning | | Screaming |
| Response to touch | | Do nothing | | Looks around | | Flinch | | Growl or guard area | | Snap | | Cry |
| Demeanor | | Happy and content and bouncy | | Quiet | | Indifferent or nonresponsive to surroundings | | Nervous, anxious or fearful | | Depressed or nonresponsive to stimulation |
| Posture/activity | | Comfortable | | Unsettled | | Restless | | Hunched or tense | | Rigid |
| Eatin | | Eating normally | | Eating more slowly | | Eating with reluctance | | Not eating |
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*Eating was not included in score summaries for determining pain intervention.
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