Health
Body Condition Scoring: How to Tell If Your Dog Is the Right Weight
Scales tell you very little. The nine-point body condition score takes thirty seconds and is the single most useful health assessment you can do at home.
Tag: weight
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Nutrition
The 10% Rule: How Treats Quietly Make Dogs Overweight
Training treats, dental chews and the odd bit of cheese add up faster than almost anyone expects, especially in small dogs. Here is the arithmetic.
Health
Is Your Dog a Healthy Weight? How to Check in 30 Seconds
Most owners of overweight dogs think their dog is a normal weight. Here is the hands-on check vets use, and why it matters more than almost anything else.
Nutrition
How Much Should I Feed My Dog? The Honest Answer
The number on the bag is a starting guess, not an instruction. Here is how to work out what your individual dog actually needs.