Cat Body Condition Score (BCS) Calculator
Complete the 3 visual & touch checks below to determine if your cat is underweight, ideal, overweight, or obese on the official 1–9 veterinary scale.
1 Rib Palpation (Feel your cat's ribcage)
2 Overhead Silhouette (Look from directly above)
3 Abdominal Tuck (Look at cat from eye-level side)
4 Current Weight (Optional)
kg
Ideal Weight
5 / 9
Veterinary Body Condition Score (1–9 Scale)
Physical Status:
Healthy & Lean
Estimated Ideal Weight:
~4.2 kg
Daily Calorie Target:
~215 kcal / day
Your cat is in excellent physical condition! Continue measuring daily portions to maintain this optimal score.
MaunaPet App
Track Body Score & Weight
Log monthly BCS checks, target ideal weights, and diet adjustments with automatic veterinary guidance on your phone.
- Visual BCS history & weight progress graphs
- Safe weight loss velocity monitoring (1–2%/week)
- 24/7 AI Vet Assistant for portion tweaking & health
Why the 9-Point Body Condition Score Matters
Weighing a cat on a home scale only gives half the picture. A 12-pound domestic shorthair may be severely obese, while a 15-pound Maine Coon is at an ideal weight. The veterinary Body Condition Score (BCS) assesses fat distribution over bone landmarks, giving you a definitive measure of physical fitness.
Next Steps for Cat Health
- Calculate exact daily portions with our Cat Calorie Calculator.
- Read our veterinary guide on How to Tell If Your Cat is Overweight.