For people who demand perfection, bringing their own pets out is just a facade, and they must look standard to gain face. Pets must meet certain standards to participate in competitions, so how to judge whether a pet is standard? Let’s find out through the pictures below.

Emaclated

The ribs, lumbar spine, pelvis and other parts are obviously protruding. No obvious fat or muscle can be seen on the body.

Dogs and cats lose weight

　Thin

The ribs can be easily felt and there is no obvious fat. The top of the lumbar spine can be seen. The pelvis is not very prominent. Pleats at waist and belly.

Thin

Ideal

Ribs that are palpable and not covered with excess fat. The abdomen is tucked in when viewed from the side.

Ideal body weight for dogs and cats

Too heavy Stout

Has a relatively ordinary fleshy appearance. The ribs cannot be seen and are difficult to touch due to the excessive covering of fat. There are obvious fat deposits on the lumbar spine and tail base. Abdominal folds may be absent.

Dogs and cats are overweight

Obese Obese

Excessive fat deposits on the chest, spine and tail base. Chest and abdominal folds disappear. Fat deposits in the neck and extremities. The abdomen is significantly distended.

Obesity in dogs and cats

The standard pet body makes people feel healthy and looks better. The excrement officer can also judge the pet's body shape and feed the pet according to the body shape so that the pet can achieve the ideal body shape.