Body Condition Score (BCS) Charts for Companion Animals

Consistent assessment is the foundation of the Global Pet Obesity Initiative (GPOI). Standardized Body Condition Score (BCS) charts are essential tools for veterinary teams and researchers to diagnose, prevent, and manage obesity in companion animals.

The World Pet Obesity Association provides veterinary-approved BCS charts for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses, aligning with the Global Pet Obesity Initiative's goal of creating a universal obesity framework. These species-specific tools ensure veterinarians worldwide can accurately evaluate body condition, track progress, and communicate with colleagues and clients using a shared standard.

By adopting and promoting these charts, veterinary practices and organizations help advance global efforts to improve animal health, support research comparability, and strengthen obesity prevention and treatment strategies across the profession.

Download BCS Charts (Multilingual)

Dogs

Cats

  • Feline Body Condition Score (BCS) Chart – A veterinary guide to assess and monitor cat body condition using the standardized 9-point scale. Ideal for veterinarians, health professionals, and educational use.

  • Tabla de Condición Corporal Felina (BCS) – Una guía veterinaria para evaluar y monitorear la condición corporal de gatos utilizando la escala estandarizada de 9 puntos. Ideal para veterinarios, profesionales de la salud animal y uso educativo.

  • Tabela de Pontuação da Condição Corporal Felina (BCS) – Um guia veterinário para avaliar e monitorar a condição corporal de gatos usando a escala padronizada de 9 pontos. Ideal para veterinários, profissionais de saúde animal e uso educacional.

  • Tableau de l’État Corporel Félin (BCS) – Un guide vétérinaire pour évaluer et surveiller l’état corporel des chats en utilisant l’échelle standardisée en 9 points. Idéal pour les vétérinaires, les professionnels de la santé animale et l’enseignement.

Horses

Rabbits

  • Rabbit Body Condition Score (BCS) Chart – A veterinary guide to assess and monitor rabbit body condition using a standardized scale. Ideal for veterinarians, rabbit health professionals, and educational use.