To Thin To Fat Just Right * Body Condition Score Sheet *

You know your dog is Very Thin if: Ribs, spine and pelvic bones are very visible or bony to the touch. Obvious loss of muscle and no fat on chest. This would indicate that this dog is more that 20% below his ideal body weight.

You know your dog is Thin if: Ribs, spine and pelvic bones are visible, has an obvious waist and minimal abdominal fat. This would indicate that this dog is between 10 and 20% below his ideal weight.

You know your dog is Obese if: He has massive fat deposits on chest, spine and the base of the tail. Obviously distended abdomen. This would indicate that this dog is 40% above his ideal weight.

You know your dog is Overweight if: Ribs, spine and pelvic bones are barely palpable. No obvious waist line. Heavy abdominal fat deposits over the spine and base of the tail. This would indicate that this dog is 20% above his ideal weight.

You know your dog is at his Ideal Weight if: Ribs, spine and pelvic bones are not visible but easily palpable to the touch. Obvious waist line. Little abdominal fat. This would indicate that you are doing an excellent job caring for your dog's food intake.

Life's Abundance and Flint River Ranch are two foods I recommend for a healthy, nutritiously balanced diet. As always, one wafer of NuVet Plus daily will keep your dog on the road to great health. If you are experiencing trouble with your pet's health in anyway, try NuVet.