Marsden V-100 Veterinary Scale, 100kg Capacity, Ideal for Cats and Dogs
- 100kg capacity, 50g graduations, best-selling Marsden veterinary scale specified across UK veterinary practices for cats, medium and large dogs, providing the mid-range capacity that covers the majority of companion animal patients presenting in general small animal practice from kitten to large breed adult dog.
- Non-slip surface and clear digital display with Tare and Hold functions support accurate readings with dogs that shift weight or move on the platform, with lightweight construction for easy repositioning within the consulting room and between consulting rooms in multi-room veterinary surgeries.
- 2xAAA battery operation for extended use without mains dependency, making the V-100 the practical specification for mobile veterinary services, home visit vets and practices where scales are used across multiple consulting rooms without fixed power points at each location.
- 50g precision supports standard drug dosing calculations for medium and large dogs where body-weight-based medication calculations for anti-parasitic agents, antibiotics and sedation protocols require reliable weight to the nearest 50g across the 10-100kg adult dog body weight range.
Marsden V-100: Best-Selling Veterinary Scale for Small to Medium Pets
The Marsden V-100 is Marsden's best-selling veterinary scale, trusted across hundreds of UK veterinary practices for its combination of 100kg capacity, 50g precision, non-slip surface and practical lightweight design that covers the majority of companion animal patients from cats and small dogs through to large breed adults. The V-100's popularity reflects its position as the practical daily-use specification for general small animal practice: high enough capacity for large dogs, accurate enough for drug dosing in smaller patients, and light enough to be moved between consulting rooms without effort.
Powered by 2xAAA batteries for extended portable operation, the V-100 is equally suitable as a fixed surgery scale and as a mobile weighing solution for home visit vets and multi-practice mobile services.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100kg |
| Graduations | 50g |
| Power | 2 x AAA batteries |
| Surface | Non-slip |
| Display | Clear digital |
| Key Functions | Tare, Hold |
| Suitable For | Cats, small to large dogs (up to 100kg) |
Veterinary Professional Context
The V-100 covers the practical weight range of approximately 98% of companion animal patients presenting in UK general practice, from kitten (typically 0.3kg+) through to giant breeds such as Great Danes and St. Bernards at the 100kg upper range. The 50g graduation is appropriate for drug dosing calculations in patients across most of this range: in a 30kg Labrador, a 50g weight variation represents a 0.17% body weight difference, well within the precision tolerance for standard drug dosing in this size range. The non-slip surface is an important practical feature for large dogs that often resist standing still on a scale surface: the non-slip texture gives the dog's paws purchase on the platform, reducing the lateral slip that causes anxiety and inaccurate readings in nervous patients. The Tare function allows a dog bed, mat or blanket to be placed on the scale and zeroed out before the animal steps on, reducing the stress of introducing an anxious dog to a bare metal or plastic scale surface directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the V-100 Marsden's best-selling veterinary scale?
The V-100's popularity reflects its capacity range, which covers the vast majority of dogs and all cats that present in UK general practice, combined with a price point, size and weight that make it the practical default specification for practices that need one reliable scale for everyday use. Its 50g precision is appropriate for standard veterinary drug dosing calculations across the full patient weight range it covers, and its 2xAAA battery operation means practices never need to manage charging schedules or search for a mains socket. The non-slip surface and reliable construction handle the physical demands of daily dog weighing in a busy surgery better than cheaper alternatives, producing a low total cost of ownership that sustains its specification across veterinary practice procurement cycles.
Can the V-100 be used for animals other than cats and dogs?
Yes. The V-100 is suitable for any animal within its 100kg capacity that can stand or be placed on the platform, including large rabbits, tortoises, small to medium livestock animals in a farm call context, and exotic species commonly presented to small animal practices such as large birds, reptiles and ferrets. For very small exotic pets below approximately 200g where 50g graduation is insufficient for meaningful drug dosing accuracy, the V-22 at 5g graduation is more appropriate. The V-100's large, low platform makes it accessible for a wide range of animal shapes and body types beyond the standard cat and dog categories.
Part of our professional Medical Scales and Measuring range. Veterinary scales provide accurate animal weighing for veterinary practices, shelters, and professional animal care environments.
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- 100kg capacity, 50g graduations, best-selling Marsden veterinary scale specified across UK veterinary practices for cats, medium and large dogs, providing the mid-range capacity that covers the majority of companion animal patients presenting in general small animal practice from kitten to large breed adult dog.
- Non-slip surface and clear digital display with Tare and Hold functions support accurate readings with dogs that shift weight or move on the platform, with lightweight construction for easy repositioning within the consulting room and between consulting rooms in multi-room veterinary surgeries.
- 2xAAA battery operation for extended use without mains dependency, making the V-100 the practical specification for mobile veterinary services, home visit vets and practices where scales are used across multiple consulting rooms without fixed power points at each location.
- 50g precision supports standard drug dosing calculations for medium and large dogs where body-weight-based medication calculations for anti-parasitic agents, antibiotics and sedation protocols require reliable weight to the nearest 50g across the 10-100kg adult dog body weight range.