If your dog or cat is a healthy weight you should be able to see a waistline just above their hips if you look straight down at them from above.
You should also be able to feel their ribs when you run your hand along their side, and see that their abdomen is slimmer than their ribcage when viewed from the side.
If you believe that your pet is overweight, book a nutritional consultation to learn how to get your animal's weight to a healthy level while maintaining good nutrition. Book Nutritional Consultation