Veterinarians who assessed pets for a recent study recognized that more than half are overweight or obese. Cats carry the largest share of the obesity burden with 57.6 percent. Veterinary doctors are encouraging pet parents to pay attention to the serious problem facing more than half of Americas pets. According to last years survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 57.6 percent of cats and 52.6 percent of dogs in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese. In addition to decreased life expectancy, animals that are overweight are at risk for a variety of illnesses and diseases. How would you rate your pets weight. Cast your vote on our online poll at sleepyeyenews.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:00:01 +0000
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