May eat bedding or their offspring. Decreased urine and fecal output. Piloerection, ungroomed appearance. Excessive licking and scratching which may progress to self-mutilation. Abnormal stance or hunched posture.
Respiration can be rapid and shallow with grunting or chattering on expiration.
Pupils might be dilated. Increased aggressiveness when handled. Records should be kept of all surgeries performed and any complications encountered. If any of the above signs of pain or distress is observed, a staff member in Center for Comparative Medicine should be notified immediately. Veterinary care will then be provided.