Research BMI in pets

Help us with our research

Many pets are too fat. This gives the same health risks as for humans. To get more information about what the optimal BMI (Body Mass Index) in several pets should be, we started an international empirical research by this website. You can help us by sending us the data of your dog or cat. Together with vets, groomers and judges at dog and cat shows, we will try to define a breed specific optimal BMI for dogs and cats of different breeds. The height of all animals must be measured standing right up, like humans.

A scientific research like this has not been done before and the outcome could be of significant value for the definition and treatment of overweight in pets. Help us by sending in the below survey form, it is anonymous. Thank you!

Survey form BMI in pets

Support our research by sending in data about your pet.

Name of your pet:	Species (dog/cat):	Of which breed is your pet?	In which country does your pet live?
Gender (m/f):	Age:	Height in cm:	Weight in kg:
Height at withers measured in cm:	Length of back measured in cm:	Circumference abdomen in cm at thickest point:	Can you feel the ribs? (yes/no)

What do you feed your pet
and how much per day?

What treats do you give your pet
and how often?

What kind of exercise has your pet
and how often?

Do you think your pet is fat or slim
and do you think him active or inactive?

What does the vet says about the
condition and actual weight of your pet?

What does the groomer says about the
condition and actual weight of your pet?

Your name (optional):

Your email address:
(optional but required if you want to receive the participation award)

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