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Gently press down on your dog's rib cage.

For an ideal BCS, you should feel a thin layer of fat covering the ribs, allowing you to feel and see the ribs without much trouble.

If you feel a thick layer of fat and have to press down hard to feel the ribs, then your dog is likely overweight or obese.

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