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Diabetic clinical score
VetBooks.ir • Severity should be scored compared to PRIOR to onset of the diabetes. Diseases and Disorders
• *If weight loss is intended (pet is on a specific diet/exercise regime), please score “0”.
• **If appetite is decreased, please score “0”; remember, this is not a typical sign of uncomplicated diabetes. Decreased
appetite in a diabetic pet should always be investigated.
• This scoring system has been validated for this purpose and has been included in the free RVC Pet Diabetes App.

Date:

Clinician:

Clinical Sign Being Scored Severity (Compared to prior to diabetes onset) Assigned
Score
Unintended* weight loss over the past 2 months None, or weight gain 0
(Assessed using body weight measurement) Mild (<5% loss) 1
Moderate (5%–10% loss) 2
Severe (>10% loss) 3
Increased drinking and/or urination None 0
(Assessed by questioning owner) Mild – some increase noted 1
Moderate – increased filling of water bowl 2
Severe – constantly seen to drink 3

Increased appetite** Normal or decreased appetite 0
(Assessed by questioning owner) Mild – finishes food eagerly 1
Moderate – finishes food eagerly and begs for more 2
Severe – obsessed with food 3
Decreased activity/attitude Normal or increased activity 0
(Assessed by questioning owner) Mild – slightly less active 1
Moderate – certainly less active 2
Severe – mainly lying around 3
Total score /12

DIABETES MELLITUS Diabetic clinical score. (Copyright 2016, Dr. Stijn Niessen. www.facebook.com/RVC.Diabetic.
Remission.Clinic. The Diabetic Clinical Score is included in the free RVC Pet Diabetes App for diabetic pet owners.)

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