body condition score

A dog or cat’s weight tells you how heavy they are, but not how much of that body is fat or muscle. Body condition scoring adds visual and hands-on clues that can make changes in a pet’s health easier to recognize. Your pet can weigh exactly the same as another dog or cat and still have a very different body condition. That is why veterinarians do not rely on the scale alone when asse.. ดูเพิ่ม

Extra pounds can make movement harder for an aging dog or cat, but unexpected weight loss may be just as concerning. The goal is not simply a lower number—it is preserving mobility, muscle, and quality of life. A few extra pounds may affect an older pet more than they did in younger years. Aging joints, declining muscle mass, and chronic health conditions can leave senior dogs and cats with.. ดูเพิ่ม