Body Condition Score Calculator

Assess body condition score (BCS) for dogs, cats, and horses with ideal weight and calorie recommendations.

Inputs

Species

Current Weight

Rib Palpation Score

Waist Visibility Score

Abdominal Tuck Score

Fat Cover Score

Tab to move between fields

Results

Body Condition Score

Classification

Ideal

Estimated Ideal Weight25 kg

Weight Change Needed0 kg

Resting Energy Requirement820 kcal/day

Target Daily Calories820 kcal/day

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Species, Dog, and Cat.
Set Horse, Current Weight, and Rib Palpation Score.
Adjust Waist Visibility Score, Abdominal Tuck Score as needed.
Review Body Condition Score and Classification.
Use Estimated Ideal Weight (kg) and Weight Change Needed (kg) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Rib Palpation Score

Rib Palpation Score	Body Condition Score	Classification
1.8	4.2	Ideal
3.8	4.7	Ideal
6.2	5.3	Overweight
8.2	5.8	Overweight

What each input means

Species: Dogs/cats use 1-9 scale, horses use 1-5.
Current Weight: Current body weight.
Rib Palpation Score: 1=ribs prominent, 5=palpable with slight cover, 9=buried under fat.
Waist Visibility Score: 1=extreme waist, 5=visible tuck, 9=no waist.
Abdominal Tuck Score: Side view: 1=severe tuck, 5=moderate, 9=pendulous abdomen.
Fat Cover Score: 1=no fat, 5=moderate, 9=heavy fat deposits.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Species = 1, Current Weight = 25, Rib Palpation Score = 5, Waist Visibility Score = 5 = 6 input(s) provided
Calculate Body Condition Score
Body Condition Score
5 = 5
Calculate Classification
Ideal = Ideal
Calculate Estimated Ideal Weight
Estimated Ideal Weight
25 = 25
Calculate Weight Change Needed
Weight Change Needed
0 = 0

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