
Short answer: You might not know — and that’s normal. In one veterinary survey, 32% of owners whose dogs or cats scored as overweight or obese described them as “normal” or “ideal.” There are simple at-home checks you can do (the rib test, the waist check), but your vet’s body condition score is the real answer. And here’s the good news: watching your pup’s weight doesn’t mean the spoiling has to stop — it just means treating smarter.Continue Reading