The sobering facts about fat pets
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The sobering facts about fat pets


The facts don’t lie: over 50 percent of dogs and nearly 60 percent of cats are chubby or downright obese. And the numbers keep climbing.

Not coincidentally, over 90 percent of us don’t see our little porkers as tipping the scales. But this is serious business. Last year, compared to the previous two years, a national pet insurance provider processed 10 percent more claims for obesity-related diseases, like diabetes. Veterinarians have also seen dramatic increases in cases of diabetes over the past four years — up 32 percent in dogs and 16 percent in cats.

So we need to do a better job. As our furry friends grow, we need to switch from puppy or kitten diets to less caloric adult formulas. We need to limit treats, rethink portions and get our pets moving.

It all starts with a trip to the veterinarian for some fitness facts. We can do this!

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