Inter-Rater Reliability of the Feline Grimace Scale in Cats Undergoing Dental Extractions

Inter-Rater Reliability of the Feline Grimace Scale in Cats Undergoing Dental Extractions

This study aimed to evaluate the inter-rater reliability of the Feline Grimace Scale (FGS) in cats undergoing dental extractions and the effects of the caregiver's presence on the FGS scores. Twenty-four cats (6 ± 3.3 years old; 4.9 ± 1.7 kg) undergoing oral treatment were included in a prospec...

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Main Authors: Ryota Watanabe, Graeme M. Doodnaught, Marina C. Evangelista, Beatriz P. Monteiro, Hélène L. M. Ruel, Paulo V. Steagall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
feline
dentistry
analgesia
periodontal disease
dental pain
pain assessment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.00302/full

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