Many people think that chubby pets are cuter. This view is a bit selfish, because pets will suffer from many diseases like people when they are fat, such as heart disease, fatty liver, diabetes, etc. So of course pets don’t have to be chubby.

For some dogs, the food is changed from home-made dog food to professional pet food. If the owner feeds the dog food in the same amount as before, it will easily cause the dog to become obese. Because professional pet food dog food provides higher energy per unit weight compared to home-made food. The total energy required by dogs every day is maintained at a certain level, and eating professional dog food is certainly less than home-made dog food. It is recommended to follow feeding guidelines.

As for judging whether pets are healthy, similar to people, pets should also undergo regular physical examinations, especially older pets. Usually, pet owners can also make some rough judgments. For example, they can judge whether their pets are overweight based on the 9-point method.

Let me introduce to you the body shape standards developed by Nestlé Purina Pet CareCenter. The standards are easier to measure for short-haired pets.

【1 to 3 is too thin, 4 is thin, 5 is ideal, 6 to 9 is too fat】

1. The ribs, lumbar spine and pelvis are visible in the distance, no fat can be felt, and there are obvious signs of muscle loss;

2. The ribs, lumbar vertebrae and pelvis are easy to see, no fat can be felt, and there are signs of slight muscle loss;

3. The ribs are easy to feel and may be visible, and the protrusion at the top of the lumbar spine can be seen. The pelvis is slightly protruding, with an obvious waistline and a tight lower abdomen;

4. The ribs are easy to feel and have a small amount of subcutaneous fat. The waistline is easily visible from the top. The lower abdomen is obviously tightened;

5. The ribs can be felt and there is no excessive subcutaneous fat. The waistline can be seen from the top. The tightening of the lower abdomen can be seen from the side;

6. The ribs can be felt and have slightly excessive subcutaneous fat. The waistline can be seen from the top but is not obvious. You can see a tightened belly in dogs, but you can’t see a flat belly in cats;

7. The ribs are difficult to find because there is a lot of subcutaneous fat. There is obvious fat accumulation on the lumbar spine and the base of the tail. The tightening of the dog’s lower abdomen may indicate that the cat has a lot of belly fat;

8. The ribs cannot be touched out or require a lot of pressure to touch out. There is a lot of subcutaneous fat. There is a lot of fat accumulation in the lumbar spine and the base of the tail. No waistline. The dog's abdomen is not tight, but the cat has obvious belly fat. The shape of the abdomen may be swollen;

9. Extreme amounts of fat accumulate on the chest, spine, base of the tail, neck and limbs. Dogs don’t have waistlines or contracted bellies, and cats have a lot of belly fat. The shape of the abdomen is significantly swollen.

It is recommended that the body shape of dogs and cats is best maintained at 4 toAround 5, it can prolong life and reduce the chance of various diseases, including endocrine diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and cancer, etc. Increase the amount of exercise, control the diet according to the calorie content of the food package, or use special prescription food for weight loss. As long as you persevere, your pet will successfully lose weight! As for pets that are too thin, you need to go to the veterinarian to check for intestinal parasites and The function of the digestive system!