Body Condition Scoring
Body condition score (BCS) is a value ascribed to a patient to evaluate body fat. Obtaining a BCS involves the visual and palpation assessment of three areas:
- Ribs
- Waist, as viewed from above
- Abdominal tuck
An animal’s physical appearance can be compared against the provided chart to determine its body condition score. Click the images to open and download body condition score charts, courtesy of WSAVA.
Last modified: Monday, 8 July 2019, 8:20 PM