This study assessed body condition scores (BCS) and feeding habits for dogs and cats.
Eighty‐six cats and 229 dogs (and their owners) were enrolled from 2 clinics: a low cost …

Simple Summary Overweight is a growing problem in dogs worldwide and negative health
effects associated with excess body weight are common. The body condition score (BCS) …

MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventy-one dogs and 20 cats, referred to the Small Animal
Hospital, University of Liverpool, participated in the study. To ensure that subjects …

Objective—To determine owner impressions of 3 premium canine diets when factors such
as price and retail source were removed; to compare body condition scores (BCSs) …

Measurements of bodyweight and body condition are useful for monitoring the state of
health of companion animals, but the frequency with which they are used by veterinarians in …

The influence of feeding regimen; on body condition in the cat was studied in a sample of
the UK domestic cat population (n= 136). Data were collected by interviewing cat owners …

Obesity is a severe health issue among companion dogs. It may seriously impair the quality
of a dog's life predisposing to many other disease conditions. Incorrect assessment of the …

Objective To determine the association between body condition and disease in cats. Design
Prospective study. Sample Population Information on 1,457 cats without major illnesses from …

The body condition of hospitalized cats and body condition score of cats receiving nutritional
support was compared with other cats over a 3-month period presented at a referral …

Obesity is regarded as one of the most significant welfare issues in companion animals.
Some risk factors affecting body condition in cats have been determined, but many remain …