| Clinical Sign | Finding | Points |
|---|---|---|
| General appearance | Normal | 0 |
| Restless/irritable | 2 | |
| Lethargic/unconscious | 4 | |
| Respirations | Normal | 0 |
| Deep | 2 | |
| Skin pinch | Normal | 0 |
| Slow | 2 | |
| Very slow | 4 | |
| Tears | Normal | 0 |
| Decreased | 1 | |
| Absent | 2 | |
| DHAKA Dehydration Score Categories | Points | |
| No dehydration | 0–1 | |
| Some dehydration | 2–3 | |
| Severe dehydration | ≥4 | |