Body Condition Score

Assess your pet's body condition to determine if they're at a healthy weight

Body Condition Scale (1-9)

1-2
Very Thin

3-4
Thin

5
Ideal

6-7
Overweight

8-9
Obese

Score 5 is ideal. Use the assessment below to determine your pet's score.

Assessment Questions

Answer these questions about your pet to determine their body condition score.

Can you easily feel your pet's ribs?

Very easy to feel, may be visible Easy to feel, may be slightly visible Can feel with light pressure Difficult to feel, covered by fat Cannot feel, thick fat layer

Can you see or feel your pet's spine and hip bones?

Very visible and easy to feel Visible and easy to feel Can feel but not visible Difficult to feel Cannot feel, covered by fat

When viewed from above, does your pet have a visible waist?

Extreme hourglass shape Clear waist visible Slight waist visible Minimal or no waist No waist, body is wide

When viewed from the side, does your pet have an abdominal tuck?

Extreme tuck, very tucked up Clear tuck visible Slight tuck visible Minimal or no tuck No tuck, abdomen sags

Are there visible fat deposits on your pet's body?

No fat deposits visible Minimal fat, mostly on ribs Moderate fat covering Excess fat on body Thick fat layer, prominent deposits

Body Condition Scale (1-9)

Assessment Questions

Your Pet's Body Condition Score