Body Condition Score 7 - Fleshy

Body Condition Score 7 - Fleshy

May have crease down loin, and ribs difficult to feel. Palpable fat deposited along withers, behind shoulder, and along neck. Unacceptable. Considered obese, with body fat > 20%; may have decreased tolerance for heat and exercise and increased risk for metabolic disease.

Courtesy of Dr. Sarah Ralston.