Pet Ideal Weight Calculator
Ideal weight from body condition score.
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How this is calculated
Uses the WSAVA 9-point body condition score, where each point above the ideal 5 equals about 10% excess body weight (Laflamme 1997, validated against DEXA scans). Safe weight loss is 1–2% of body weight per week for dogs and 0.5–2% for cats.
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Formula
Ideal = current ÷ (1 + 0.10 × (BCS − 5)) Safe loss = 1–2% of body weight per week
Assumptions
- •9-point BCS, where 5 is ideal
- •Each point ≈ 10% body weight