Practice Scenario
Meet ZIVA
An 8-year-old, spayed-female Golden Retriever
- Ziva is presented for a 6-month senior wellness examination and routine blood and urine tests.
- Her owner reports that Ziva seems active and healthy. Her body condition score is 5/9.
- For several years now, Ziva has eaten the same brand of commercial dry dog food mixed with small amounts of canned foods from various brands.
- Ziva’s owner is wondering if a diet change is appropriate now that Ziva is getting older. The owner would like advice on choosing an appropriate food because the extensive selection of available dog foods is overwhelming.
Nutritional & Clinical Assessments
How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Dog
Assess a dog's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.
Related Tools and Content:
The Purina Body Condition System
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
1 min to 5 min
How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Cat
Assess a cat's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.
1 min to 5 min
To Share With Pet Owner:
Evaluating Your Dog’s Body Condition
Assess your dog's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.
1 min to 5 min
Canine Body Condition System Sheet
A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.
1 min to 5 min