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» Did You Know?
A 14-year study showed dogs kept at a lean BCS (4–5) lived a median 1.8 years longer than overweight littermates. » Check your dog's BCS now

» Latest Blog
» How many calories does my dog need? Nutrition · 8 min
» The 30-second BCS check Weight · 6 min
» Forget "multiply by 7" Aging · 5 min

» PawMetrics Blog — Plain-English Guides
Plain-English articles explaining the science behind each of our calculators. Every article is written by our small team and reviewed for accuracy before publication.

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How many calories does my dog actually need? Why the food bag is a starting point at best	Nutrition	8 min
BCS: the 30-second check that beats the scale What you see and feel tells you more	Weight	6 min
Forget "multiply by 7": real dog aging The 2020 formula that replaced bad math	Aging	5 min

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We publish 1–2 in-depth guides each month. Upcoming topics: Senior dog nutrition — what changes after age 7 Reading dog food labels — marketing vs substance Exercise guidelines by breed size and life stage Dental care that actually works at home Bookmark this page or check back regularly.

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