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restriction, diet selection, exercise, and strategies to help modify behavior of both the pet and client. This document offers. guidelines and tools for the management of weight loss and long-term maintenance of healthy weight. (J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2014; 50:1–11. DOI 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6331)
Establish the dog’s current body fat percentage by selecting the body shape and description that best matches theirs. See reverse side for Step 2. *The relationship between BCS and Body Fat >45% has not been validated. **Body Fat Index has not been validated for underweight pets. STEP 2
A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.
Describe how to perform an individualized, breed-specific, evidence-guided nutritional assessment for canine and feline patients. Provide recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and manage-ment of under- or overweight pets. health conditions.
20 kwi 2022 · Ten growth charts are currently available for dogs, organized by gender (male vs. female) and by estimated adult size. Generic growth charts are not suitable for giant breeds (>40kg), so the veterinarian should construct a unique chart for individual dogs in this category.
WALTHAMTM Puppy Growth Charts are a user-friendly clinical tool designed for veterinary professionals to monitor growth in dogs. The charts are based on data from 50,000 healthy young dogs and are intended to be a standard for healthy growth.
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