Species
Category
Type
Read/Watch time
Muscle Condition Assessment
Muscle condition scoring is a hands-on method for evaluating lean body mass that can be used as part of nutritional assessments.
1 min to 5 min
Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Diet may play a role in developmental orthopedic conditions and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.
Adult Cat, Kitten
Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.
Abnormal Body Condition
Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.
Kitten
Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.
Puppy
Small and toy breed puppies should be fed small, frequent meals and fed to a lean, healthy body condition.
Large and giant breed puppies should be fed to maintain a steady growth rate and a lean, healthy body condition.
Adult Dog, Puppy
Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.