How to Calculate Your Dog's Healthy Weight

Score

The first step in calculating your dog's healthy weight is to determine their body condition score (BCS). A BCS is a scale of 1 to 9, with 9 being the ideal weight. 

Ideal

Once you know your dog's BCS, you can calculate their ideal weight using the following formula:Ideal weight = (BCS x 5) + 10

Maintaining

Once you know your dog's ideal weight, you can help them maintain it by feeding them a healthy diet and providing them with regular exercise. 

Tips 

 This page attachment contains additional tips for maintaining a healthy dog weight, such as how to choose the right food for your dog and how to create an exercise plan.

Monitor

Even if your dog is at a healthy weight, it's important to monitor their weight regularly and make adjustments as needed. This is especially important for senior dogs and dogs with certain health conditions.

Enjoy 

 A healthy dog is a happy dog. By helping your dog maintain a healthy weight, you can enjoy many years of companionship and love.

Conclusion

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your dog's overall health and well-being. By following these tips, you can help your dog stay at a healthy weight and enjoy a long and happy life.

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