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.
Multilingual BCS Charts
More languages coming soon. If you are interested in assisting with translation, please contact us.
Dogs
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Tabla de Condición Corporal Canina (BCS) en español. Guía veterinaria para evaluar y monitorear la condición corporal de los perros utilizando la escala estandarizada de 9 puntos. Diseñada para veterinarios y profesionales de la salud animal.
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Tableau de l’État Corporel Canin (BCS) en français. Guide vétérinaire pour évaluer et suivre la condition corporelle des chiens en utilisant l’échelle standardisée à 9 points. Conçu pour les vétérinaires et les professionnels de la santé animale.
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개 체형 점수(BCS) 차트 – 표준화된 9단계 척도를 사용하여 개의 체형을 평가하고 모니터링하기 위한 수의학 가이드. 수의사, 반려동물 건강 전문가, 교육용으로 이상적입니다.
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Tabela de Condição Corporal Canina (BCS) em português. Guia veterinário para avaliar e monitorar a condição corporal dos cães usando a escala padronizada de 9 pontos. Ideal para veterinários e profissionais de saúde animal.
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Cats
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Horses
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A veterinary guide to assess and monitor horse body condition using the standardized 9-point scale. Ideal for veterinarians, health professionals, and educational use.
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Rabbits
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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.
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