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WSAVA

Also called World Small Animal Veterinary Association

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What is WSAVA?

WSAVA, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, is a global body for companion animal vets, drawn from 113 member associations representing more than 390,000 veterinarians. Its nutrition committee publishes the body condition score chart and the calorie starting points our feeding article cites.

What does WSAVA do?

WSAVA speaks for companion animal vets worldwide and works to advance the health and welfare of pets. Its members are veterinary associations, so it works with vets rather than owners and asks pet owners with questions to contact a local vet.

What do our pages use from WSAVA?

The work of its nutrition committee, which published Global Nutrition Guidelines in 2011 and keeps a set of nutrition tools for vets and pet owners. We use its nine-point body condition score chart for cats and its note that calorie charts are starting points, because cats are individuals.

Questions about WSAVA

Can a cat owner use the WSAVA charts?

A cat owner can use the WSAVA charts. Its body condition and calorie charts can be downloaded from its website, along with owner guides to food labels and treats. They work best with your vet, who can check your cat in person.

Does WSAVA endorse Danny's Cats?

WSAVA does not endorse Danny's Cats. We cite its published guidelines and charts, and it has not reviewed or approved anything on this site. Each page that quotes WSAVA lists the exact document we used in its sources, so you can check the original wording yourself.

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