I would rather be a little thinner or not too fat
Different dogs must have certain individual differences between them. Therefore, it is necessary to judge that the dog's fat and thinness cannot be fully in accordance with the so -called standards. These data can only be used as a reference. So if the dog's weight is not too much to enter and exit these standards, then don't worry too much, we can think that the dog's figure is still normal. In addition to judging whether the dog is normal from the weight, a certain judgment can be made from the shape.
The judgment of dogs and cats fat and thin is actually more subjective. Sometimes judging whether dogs are fat or thin and they will vary from person to person. Some veterinarians who are fat may have higher tolerance for dogs' obesity levels. Essence There are two most commonly used standards in the United States to measure body shape. One set is from 1 to 5, one is a score from 1 to 9, and 1 is the thinnest. For dogs and cats, the use of 1 to 9 is the most widely used.
The scoring standards for dogs and cats are actually similar. Standards are easier to measure for short -haired pets, because dogs with long hair can easily cause visual illusion. 1 to 3 too thin, 4 thinner, 5 ideal, 6 to 9 too fat.
Rating 1. The ribs, lumbar spine and pelvis can be seen in the distance. There are no traces of obvious muscle reduction.
Scores 2. Ribs, lumbar spine and pelvis are easy to see. If you can't touch fat, there are traces of less muscle reduction.
Rating 3. The ribs are easy to find out and may be seen. The top of the lumbar spine can be seen. The pelvis is slightly protruding. There are obvious waistline and tightening belly.
Score 4. Ribs are easy to find out and have a small amount of subcutaneous fat. The waistline is easy to see from the top. The small abdomen is obviously tightened.
Rating 5. The ribs can find out and do not have too much subcutaneous fat. The waistline can be seen from the top. The tightening of the lower abdomen can be seen from the side.
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Score 6. The ribs can be found and there are slightly too much subcutaneous fat. The waistline can be seen from the top but not obvious. The dog's lower abdomen is tightened, and the cat can't see a flat belly.
Rating 7. The ribs are difficult to find out, and there are many subcutaneous fat. The lumbar spine and tail root have obvious fat accumulation. The tightening of the dog's belly may be seen that cats have a lot of belly meat.
Rating 8. The ribs cannot be found or needed a lot of pressure to find out. There are many subcutaneous fat. There are many fat accumulation at the lumbar and tail roots. No waistline. The dog's belly is not tight, and the cat has obvious belly meat. The shape of the abdomen may be swollen.
Score 9. A lot of fat accumulates on the chest, spine, tail roots, neck and limbs. Dogs have no waistline or shrinking belly, and cats have a lot of belly meat. The shape of the abdomen is significantly enlarged.
Generally speaking, it is also recommended to control the body shape of dogs and cats to the two standards of 4 or 5. Good figure can extend life and reduce the chance of various diseases, including endocrine diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, arthritis, arthritis And cancer and so on. Increase the amount of exercise, control the diet according to the content of the calories packaging, or use the special prescription food for weight loss, which can help dogs or cats lose weight, but it is also necessary to pay attention to reasonable arrangements and control. For thin dogs to check whether there is a digestive tract disease, of course, it is also necessary to repel deworming regularly. After that, I arrange a reasonable diet.