Practice Scenario

domestic shorthair cat

Meet GENERAL

A 13-year-old, neutered-male, Domestic Shorthair

  • General is trim, with a body condition score of 5/9 and normal muscle mass.
  • His owner reports that the cat is generally healthy, but may not be as active as he once was. The owner thinks General may be sleeping more.
  • An indoor-outdoor cat, General eats mostly dry cat food, with occasional treats of canned food. When outdoors, he may or may not eat whatever prey he catches.

Body Condition Assessment

How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Cat

Assess a cat's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.​