Table 1 Pre-established subjective criteria used to determine stress behaviors using visual analog scale
From: Catestatin and vasostatin concentrations in healthy dogs
Stress intensity | No stress | Mild stress | Moderate stress | Severe stress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Criteria used for saliva sampling | ||||
 Criteria |  | Turns head away Spits Lifts paw Moves away | Turns head away Spits Lifts paw Moves away Avoids sampling Lifts lip Shakes Raises hair Growls | Turns head away Spits Lifts paw Moves away Avoids sampling Lifts lip Shakes Raises hair Growls Not able to sample Not able to touch Bites Attacks |
B. Criteria used for blood sampling | ||||
 Criteria |  | Withdraws leg Moves away | Withdraws leg Moves away Avoids sampling Lifts lip Shakes Raises hair Growls | Withdraws leg Moves away Avoids sampling Lifts lip Shakes Raises hair Growls Not able to sample Not able to touch Bites Attacks |