Multiple choice

Which of the following would benefit from pt being at a BCS of 6-7

  1. Cardiac issue

  2. Renal Issues

  3. Cancer

  4. Diseases that result in cachexia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

A slightly elevated body condition score (BCS of 6-7 out of 9) provides a nutritional reserve that can be protective in chronic diseases associated with cachexia, such as cardiac disease, renal disease, and cancer. This phenomenon is often referred to as the obesity paradox in veterinary medicine.