A healthy weight - is my dog obese?

Expert approved

Dr Brian Faulkner

Veterinary Surgeon
RCVS Registered

Keep track of the healthy weight for your pet by watching the body-conditioning scoring video below – you should be able to feel your pet’s ribs and see their waist. Carrying too much weight can lead to problems such as arthritis or diabetes.

Dr Brian Faulkner

FRCVS Petplan Vet Expert

Brian has been a vet for over 30 years. He is a past-President of the UK Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons and an Associate Professor at Nottingham Veterinary School. He has worked in more than 250 veterinary practices as a clinician, as well as hundreds more as a consultant, and confidence coach.

Find out more about Brian

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