Vets recommend using the Body Condition Scoring chart to check your cat's size and shape at home. Always ask your vet about the right diet and amount of food to help your cat lose weight safely.

We call that a body condition score. A five out of nine is a perfect body condition score where the dog or the cat has sort of an hourglass figure and you can see some of the ribs.

The Body Condition score chart for cats. The next step is to feel their waistline, in case fur is unfairly adding to their rounded physique. “Have a feel of their ribs.