The first step in deciding whether your dog is overweight is to know what a dog at his ideal body weight looks like. Compare your dog’s figure to the following chart to find out whether your dog is overweight, underweight or at a perfect weight.
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I am brand-new to blogging and actually loved your website.
I would like to get a copy of both the body scoring system for dogs and cats in the poster size and 8.5″ x 11″ size, laminated if possible. I sold my practice and left the charts there and am getting started up again and would like to have them to refer too.
Thanks
Dr Caputo
Hi, Dr. Cheryl. Those charts are great for explaining body condition to pet owners, aren’t they? Unfortunately, I don’t have them to send you. You might try contacting Purina directly to see if they can provide them for you. If you have a Purina representative that visits your practice, he/she should be able to provide them for you. Iam’s has a similar chart also – actually one for dogs and one for cats. So, you could contact Iam’s as well. I think I got mine from one of the booths at a veterinary conference I attended. Sorry I can’t help you, but I don’t think they should be too hard to get.
How Can I get body condition System chart for myself
can you send me one.
Looking for a large poster.
Laura Burke
5835 W Bluemound Dr
Milwaukee WI 53213
I’m sorry, Laura. I don’t have any charts to send to you. Please see my reply to the comment above from Dr. Caputo for suggestions.
Thank you for posting this. I found it more helpful than the 1-5 body scoring chart. I’m trying to track my dog’s progress in dealing with Canine EPI. It’s a worrisome thing, watching a beloved pet get thinner while trying to stabilize them, and checking every day for progress. I think it falls under the same category of the watched pot that never boils. I’m watching him TOO closely, but I want so badly to see improvement in body condition. This chart is more reassuring than the 1-5 for that reason also.
I’m glad you got a little reassurance from the chart, Trishanna. Watching your dog gradually waste away would definitely be a nerve-racking experience. I hope all goes well with his treatment and he starts to regain his body condition. Good luck with him!
Im actually trying to get in contact with Dr. Cheryl Caputo. amazing vet from Va. I have been scouring the net, hoping I would find signs that she was starting up her practice again. In need of her help.
I’m afraid I don’t know how to get in touch with Dr. Caputo but I’ll leave your message her in hopes that she will see it.
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