Although there are many benefits to maintaining a healthy weight in pets, many owners do not understand what a healthy weight is or the benefits for pets.

Maintaining a healthy weight in pets provides many health advantages, but many pet owners are uncertain about how to manage their pet’s weight.

The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.​

A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.​

A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for cats.​

The Progress Chart should be used with the Feline Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

The Progress Chart should be used with the Canine Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

Feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTDs) have a multi-factorial etiology. Diet can play an important role as part of the overall management.

Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.