10/15/2026
🐾Is your pet at a healthy weight?
Did you know that your pet's weight is only part of the picture? A Body Condition Score (BCS) helps us look at your pet's overall body shape and determine whether they are underweight, at an ideal weight, or carrying extra body fat. 🐱🐶
👋Start with the ribs
You should be able to feel your pets' ribs easily with gentle pressure, but they shouldn't be prominently visible.
👀Look from above
Your pet should have a visible waist behind their ribs.
↔️Look from the side
Their abdomen should have a gentle tuck rather than hanging straight down.
⚖Why does maintaining a healthy body condition matter?
Extra weight can contribute to:
- Joint and mobility problems
- Diabetes
- Heart and respiratory issues
- Reduced activity and quality of life
💗Every pet is different! Breed, age, muscle mass, and health conditions can all affect what a healthy body condition looks like.
Not sure where your pet falls on the BCS scale? Ask our veterinary team at your next visit!
Featuring - Imogen and Petrie 🥰🐾