Using body weight as a guide, dogs are considered to be overweight when they weigh 10-20% above their ideal body weight. They are considered obese when they weigh 20% or more above their ideal body weight.
How much body fat should a dog have?
We set our working normal reference ranges for body fat percentage at 15%–22% for male (neutered/non-neutered) dogs and at 15%–25% for female (nonspayed/spayed) dogs.
How can I tell if my dog is overweight?
Check Your Dog's Body Shape One of the simplest ways to determine if your dog is fat is to look at the body shape. Looking at your dog from above, if you notice that the pup looks rather rotund and oval-shaped, it's likely that your dog is fat.
How do I know if my dog is a healthy weight?
Is your dog the ideal weight? The easiest way to tell if your dog is the ideal weight is by looking at the definitions of an overweight and underweight dog, and ruling out that your dog is neither. A dog at a healthy weight has a soft outline of their rib cage, and their belly tucks up between their ribs and hind legs.
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