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A survey shows that 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats are overweight or obese, which could lead to a variety of health problems.
When we see our pets' adorable faces, we often want to reward them with treats, especially since food makes them happy.
Then there are times when our lives become busier, and our dogs don't get the walks or games of fetch they need. And it's simply easier for us to use a food dispenser for our cats than to feed them at certain times every day.
Unfortunately, these habits and other contributing factors are causing an obesity problem for our beloved pets.
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, or APOP, pet obesity is an expanding epidemic. APOP's fifth annual veterinary survey, taken in 2011, shows 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats were overweight or obese. This means that about 88.4 million dogs and cats need to lose weight.
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=388933
When we see our pets' adorable faces, we often want to reward them with treats, especially since food makes them happy.
Then there are times when our lives become busier, and our dogs don't get the walks or games of fetch they need. And it's simply easier for us to use a food dispenser for our cats than to feed them at certain times every day.
Unfortunately, these habits and other contributing factors are causing an obesity problem for our beloved pets.
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, or APOP, pet obesity is an expanding epidemic. APOP's fifth annual veterinary survey, taken in 2011, shows 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats were overweight or obese. This means that about 88.4 million dogs and cats need to lose weight.
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=388933