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Dog Size-O-Meter

Size-O-Meter Score: Characteristics Dog Size-O-Meter

1. Very Thin • Ribs, spine and hip bones are very easily
seen (in short-haired pets)
More than 20% below
• Obvious loss of muscle bulk
ideal body weight • No fat can be felt under the skin

2. Thin • Ribs, spine and hip bones easily seen

Between 10-20%
• Obvious waist and abdominal tuck
below ideal
body weight • Very little fat can be felt under the skin

3. Ideal • Ribs, spine and hip bones easily felt

• Visible waist with an abdominal tuck
• A small amount of fat can be felt

4. Overweight • Ribs, spine and hip bones are hard to feel

10-15% above ideal
• Waist barely visible with a broad back
• Layer of fat on belly and at base of tail
body weight

5. Obese • Ribs, spine and hip bones extremely
difficult to feel under a thick layer of fat
• No waist can be seen and belly may droop
More than 15% above
significantly
ideal body weight • Heavy fat pads on lower back and at the
base of the tail

Your pet is a Seek advice about Seek advice as your If in doubt, ask your local independently
healthy weight your pet’s weight pet could be at risk qualified Nutritional Adviser for guidance.

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