Sally has examined a ten-year-old Cocker Spaniel and assessed a body condition score of five. Which of the following statements would represent this dog's physical condition?

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Obese would represent a dog with a body condition score of 5. This dog would have large deposits of fat over the neck, chest, spine, and tail base, along with a distended abdomen. Body condition scores in dogs are assessed on a scale of 1 - 5, with 1 representing emaciation and 5 representing obesity.

Sally Has Examined a Ten-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel and Assessed a Body