1) Approximately what percentage of adult dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese?

A. 33%

B. 54%

C. 66%

2) What are the most common weight-related disorders in dogs and cats?

A. Type 2 diabetes, bone fractures, periodontal disease

B. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis

C. Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, periodontal disease

3) What is this dog’s body condition score (BCS) on a 1 to 9 scale? (Click here for a 1 to 9 BCS scale.)

A. 5

B. 7

C. 9

4) What is this dog’s body condition score (BCS) on a 1 to 9 scale? (Click here for a 1 to 9 BCS scale.)

A. 1

B. 3

C. 5

5) What is this cat’s body condition score (BCS) on a 1 to 9 scale? (Click here for a 1 to 9 BCS scale.)

A. 5

B. 7

C. 9

Ernie Ward, DVM

This quiz was provided by Ernie Ward, DVM, founder of Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, owner and chief-of-staff at Seaside Animal Care, Calabash, N.C.

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