Evaluate your pet's weight with our visual BCS tool. Understand the 9-point scale used by veterinarians to identify obesity or underweight issues in dogs and cats.
Obesity is the most common health threat to modern pets. Knowing your pet's ideal weight is the first step toward a successful weight management plan.
On a 9-point scale, a score of 4 or 5 is considered ideal. This means the ribs are easily felt but not seen, and a waist is visible from above.
A score of 6 indicates a pet is slightly overweight. It is an early warning sign to adjust their diet and activity before health problems arise.
Run your hands gently along their sides. You should be able to feel the individual ribs under a thin layer of fat, similar to the back of your hand.