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Obese Companion Animals
A new study shows that more than half of US dogs and cats are overweight or obese due to being overfed.
February 25, 2011
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) released a new study that found that, similar to their human guardians, more than half of US cats and dogs are overweight, and one-fifth are obese. According to The Wall Street Journal, guardians who overfeed their companion animals and don’t exercise them frequently are partly responsible. Food manufacturers also play a roll, as they are not required to include calorie labels on food products for animals. Overweight animals suffer from a variety of health issues, including kidney failure, diabetes, and cancer. Last year alone, one insurance company spent $25 million to treat obesity-related conditions for the animals they insure.
