Work out animal body condition score instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Uses the nine-point body condition scale, where each point above the ideal score of 5 represents roughly 10 percent excess body weight.
Ideal weight from BCS
Ideal weight = current weight / (1 + (BCS - 5) x percent per point); each point is about 10% of body weight
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Both exist; the nine-point WSAVA scale is the most widely validated, with 4 to 5 as ideal.
About 1 to 2% of body weight per week in dogs and 0.5 to 1% in cats.