Not sure? Use the body condition score calculator first.
Ribs: Ribs hard to feel under a moderate layer of fat.
Waist: Waist barely visible. Abdominal tuck may be absent.
Estimated ideal weight
45.9 lb
Overweight. A structured weight-loss plan with your vet is worthwhile.
- Current weight
- 55.0 lb
- Weight to lose
- 9.3 lb
- Percentage from ideal
- +20%
- Calories to feed at target weight
- 682 kcal/day
Feed for the target weight, not the current one. Feeding a heavy dog for what it weighs today simply maintains the excess.