pet scale

[Bonbons Jean]

Originally Posted by matese

Bathroom sales don't give oz. I have always weighed my pups using that method. Cody goes monthly to the vet fore his Cytopoint shoy (allergies) I have him weighed. My bathroom scale method could show 11 pounds, the vets scale would show 11lbs 10 oz.

It depends on your scale. Both my bathroom scale and my vet's scale will give decimal fractions of pounds, for example instead of 10 pounds and 8 ounces, it will tell me 10.5 pounds. At the vet's there is a conversion for fractions of a pound to ounces. I don't worry about converting to ounces, because I'm just keeping track of Bon Bon's weight over time.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by matese

The techs give Cody his shots, they have a large scale for big dogs near the waiting room, when I ask to weigh him they always fiddle around with that large scale. A few months ago when he was weighed they had a new tech I guess not use to this scale, when she weighed him it was in pounds. I asked another tech why they change that scale to KG, she said they record the weight in KG for meds.

Yeah I know, it makes it easier for them and the medication doses. The math from pounds to kg is harder then kg to pounds also. The main scale is in the area on the way to the exam rooms at our vet and it’s kinda in the reception area so I think people stop in just to weigh their pets so it’s easier for it to be on pounds so they don’t ask every time.

[Maximo]

Taylor, I use a baby scale. The numbers always match up with the baby scale at the vet's office, so I believe it is accurate within ounces.

This is the one I use:
https://www.target.com/p/salter-elec...e/-/A-10019461

I don't recall paying anywhere near that much for it! Look around for a better price.

Use it on a level hard surface, ideally the same spot for consistency.

[dottiesyrky]

I use a regular six inch diameter flat top approx kitchen scale, put a larger hard tray on the scale, zero it and it works well. Only hazard is that he might fall off. I always do it with a helper to steady the tray and dog. It is very important to do it with a helper as dogs can get wiggly.
Also put the scale on the floor so nothing can happen if he falls. Good idea to have a harness and leash on for further safety. A non slip mat on the tray also makes life safer and easier.
I know this may scare some, but it works for me with precautions mentioned above.
I am sure that a vet would be happy to weigh the pet when needed.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Taylor, I use a baby scale. The numbers always match up with the baby scale at the vet's office, so I believe it is accurate within ounces.

This is the one I use:
https://www.target.com/p/salter-elec...e/-/A-10019461

I don't recall paying anywhere near that much for it! Look around for a better price.

Use it on a level hard surface, ideally the same spot for consistency.

I didn’t think about a baby scale. Thanks.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I didn’t think about a baby scale. Thanks.

That baby scale looks like what my vet has in the exam rooms for the small animals, but it weighs in KG and pounds. I'm still looking for the name of what my vet has lol.

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by matese

Sorry I didn't see this, my scale is digital but it doesn't give ounces, I have to look for one now that I know they make house scales that show the oz. also.

I got mine at WalMart.

[matese]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

I got mine at WalMart.

Thank you

[rjwalt]

We still use a big digital food scale for our little guy at 7 months. LOL But you can always strap him into a harness or carrier and use a hanging luggage scale then subtract the weight of the bag/carrier. it is much cheaper,

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by rjwalt

We still use a big digital food scale for our little guy at 7 months. LOL But you can always strap him into a harness or carrier and use a hanging luggage scale then subtract the weight of the bag/carrier. it is much cheaper,

Mine are a bit to big to do that with.

[aweitzm1]

I always use a baby scale and it works perfectly. I got mine on amazon and paid no more than $20.00