FAS levels Flashcards
FAS 0-1 signs
Tail up
looking directly but not intensely
ears perked forward
slight pupil dilation
FAS 1 signs
hair slightly up
expectant/excited
brow tense
more pupil dilation
looking directly
FAS 2 signs
ears slightly back
tail down but not completely tucked
slow movements
fidgeting
panting
moderate pupil dilation
FAS 3 signs
similar to FAS 2
turning head away
may refuse treats for brief moments
hesitant to react
FAS 4 signs
ears back
tail tucked
actively trying to escape
excessive panting
pupils dilated
tonic mobility
trembling
body hunched
FAS 5 signs
offensive aggression
ears forward
hair up
showing front teeth
defensive aggression
direct eye contact
showing all teeth
body crouched
Relaxed to mildly stress FAS levels
0-3
mildly to moderately stress FAS levels
2-3
severely stressed FAS levels
4-5
steps 1 ear cleaning
swab ears
step 2 ear cleaning
put gloves on and use animal formulated ear cleaner
step 3 ear cleaning
apply ear cleaner to a cotton ball/gauze square to prevent contamination of bottle
step 4 ear cleaning
squeeze cotton ball over the opening of the ear canal
step 5 ear cleaning
gently massage the base of the ear to move cleaner further into canal
step 6 ear cleaning
allow animal to shake their head to loosen debris