✳ DOG WEIGHT & BODY CONDITION CHECK

A healthy weight.
A happier dog.

Is your dog underweight, overweight, or just right? Start with a weight and a gentle hands-on check, then explore your next step.

Check my dog's weight ↘
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THE SATELLAI WELLNESS TOOLKIT
MORE THAN A NUMBER ON THE SCALE

Every dog is different. Body condition helps tell the whole story.

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LET'S GET TO KNOW YOUR DOG

The healthy weight check.

For adult dogs, using the
9-point body condition framework.

01

The basics

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No target from your vet? Leave it blank. You can still check body condition.

02

A little look. A gentle feel.

With your dog standing, feel the ribs and look at the waist from above and the tummy from the side. Choose the closest score.

How to check ribs, waist and tummy

Feel: run your hands along the ribs. Look from above: find the waist behind the chest. Look from the side: check the tummy line. Feel through thick fur.

Open the illustrated WSAVA chart ↗

Simplified top views for orientation. Use the descriptions and hands-on check to choose a score.

Choose a body condition score
UnderweightIdealOverweightObese
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Not sure where to start?
Choose a number to see its rib, waist and tummy description. Feel through thick coats.

An educational self-check, not a veterinary diagnosis.

THE SATELLAI WEIGHT GUIDE

Dog weight, explained.

Six focused guides.
Find the answer you need, then take the next step.

01

Assess their condition.

Spot the signs.

02

Understand healthy weight.

Know what the numbers mean.

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BODY CONDITION SCORE

How do I check body condition?

Learn the hands-on, 9-point scoring method.

03

Take the next step.

Build a thoughtful routine.

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SAFE WEIGHT LOSS

How can my dog lose weight safely?

Prepare for a nutrition and activity plan with your vet.

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WEIGHT TRACKING

How do I track weight at home?

Weigh consistently and make sense of change.

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UNDERSTAND THE BODY CONDITION SCALE

Health has a shape. Not just a weight.

A breed average can't tell the whole story. Frame, muscle and individual build all matter. This check uses your observations to place your dog on the 9-point body condition scale.

THE 9-POINT SCALEIdeal range: 4–5
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01—03

Underweight

Less body fat
than ideal.

04—05

Ideal condition

A balanced,
defined shape.

06—07

Overweight

More body fat
than ideal.

08—09

Obesity range

Substantial excess
body fat.

GOOD QUESTIONS

A little more clarity.

Can weight alone tell me if my dog is overweight?

No. Dogs of the same breed may have different builds. Body condition adds observations of fat cover and body shape. A veterinarian can also assess muscle and health.

How is this result calculated?

Your selected body condition score determines the category: 1–3 underweight, 4–5 ideal, 6–7 overweight and 8–9 obese. Weight alone does not set the category. If you enter a vet-set target, we calculate (current weight − target weight) ÷ target weight × 100. That comparison is separate from the body condition result.

Will this tell me exactly what my dog should weigh?

No. This tool does not invent a target from breed averages or a self-selected score. Your veterinarian can set an individual target after checking body condition, muscle, life stage and health.

Can I use this for a puppy or a pregnant dog?

This tool is designed for fully grown dogs. Growing puppies and pregnant or nursing dogs need a tailored veterinary assessment.

Does SATELLAI store my dog's details?

No. This tool processes form entries in your browser. Your entries are not sent to a server or saved after you close or reload the page.