top of page

Fat or Thin? This is how you decide!

Dr. Jeff Grognet

Updated: Apr 8, 2024

Vets use Body Condition Scoring to assess how their dogs and cats are. You can use this to see where your friend is and if you need to do anything.



230 views2 comments

Recent Posts

See All

2 Comments


omebo
Mar 23, 2024

I think my 2 dogs are overweight! But I dont understand why? The get fresh food daily, real food, whole food. Example: Veggies... broccoli, carrots, sweet potato, Cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, green beans, spinach, I mixed the type of veggies up.


Then for the meat/protein portion, can get fresh cooked chicken, chicken breast, dark meat, organs, chicken livers, ground turkey, ground beef, sardines, salmon, New York sirloin steak, Pork roast, Pork ribs, sometimes tofu, brisket, eggs. So in each meal they get some veggies and some meat. they get a slightly larger portion in the morning, and I mean just slightly larger, and slightly lees at night. Treats are salmon skins from Trader Joes, tiny trader joes dog cookies, Sometimes a littl…


Edited
Like
Dr. Jeff Grognet
Mar 23, 2024
Replying to

Omebo:

Nowhere in this list of great foods do you mention how you measure and what quantities you give. That is where to start - calculate what you are feeding on an average day and then reduce it by 1/4. The food quality/type alone does not equal less calories than what they need.

Like

The contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Jeff Grognet. This information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health professional and is not intended as medical advice.
It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Jeff Grognet. Dr. Jeff encourages you to make your own pet health care decisions based upon your research and partnership with a qualified health care professional.

bottom of page