Helpful Resources
Pet Body Condition Score (BCS)
The equivalent of BMI for pets is known as BCS (Body Condition Score), which provides a quantitative but subjective approach to assess body fat in animals. Evaluating body condition in pets can be more intricate compared to humans, as the animal kingdom encompasses a wide range of shapes and sizes.
Source: WSAVA
How to read a pet food label
Choosing the right pet food may be something a pet owner gives only a passing thought at the grocery store or it may be a decision that’s extensively researched. Either way, when selecting a food that is right for a particular companion animal, read the pet food label carefully before buying. Label items can be confusing, but when you know what to look for, selecting the right pet food becomes much easier..
Visit the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Publications Web site for more publications.
Index: Animals, General
Feeding & Nutrition
Issued August 2009
Recommended Canine Vaccines
Learn more about recommended vaccines for your canine companion.
The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines are available at aaha.org/canine-vaccinations
Recommended Feline Vaccines
See the vaccines we recommend for your feline friends.
See FELINE vaccines chart here
The 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines are available at aaha.org/felinevaccination.
