Treating canine and feline obesity requires more than just lowering caloric intake. Body Condition Score (BCS) and Muscle Condition Score (MCS) are important parts of the physical examination and nutritional assessment in dogs and cats.
In this video, Deborah Linder, DVM, DACVN, demonstrates how to assess BCS and MCS.
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article contained a management tree illustration.