Understanding Your Dog’s Body Condition Score
Develop a sensible plan to help your dog shed any excess weight. Your goal is a body condition score of 4 to 5, like this Border Collie.

Many of us focus on our fitness these days. We track our macros, our percentage of body fat, BMI score, and more. Being aware of our health leads to better conditioning for a wide range of activities and serves to spot and possibly prevent serious illnesses. Given these benefits, why treat your dog any differently?

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Dan Muse

Dan Muse is a journalist who has worked at Disney Publishing, McGraw-Hill, IDG Communications, and IBM. Dan is a lifelong dog lover and dad. He currently volunteers at The Little Guild in Connecticut where he walks, feeds, socializes, and transports dogs.