Body Condition Score Scales a for Dogs and Cats
Body Condition Score Scales a for Dogs and Cats
Body Condition | 5-Point Scale | 9-Point Scale |
|---|---|---|
Very thin | 1 | 1 |
Ideal weight | 3 | 4–5 (dogs); 5 (cats) |
Obese | 5 | 9 |
a The scale used should be noted in the record (eg, BCS = 4/5 or BCS = 4/9). | ||