U.S. pet obesity rates continued to increase in 2012 with the
number of overweight cats reaching an all-time high. The sixth
annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Survey conducted by
the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found 52.5
percent of dogs and 58.3 percent of cats to be overweight or
obese by their veterinarian. That equals approximately 80
million U.S. dogs and cats at increased risk for weight-related
disorders such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension and
many cancers. 54% of Nation’s Pets Overweight According to
Latest Veterinary Survey; Pet Owners in Denial The “fat pet gap”
continues to widen according to the latest nationwide survey
conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP).
The fifth annual veterinary survey found 53 percent of adult
dogs and 55 percent of cats to be classified as overweight or
obese by their veterinarian. That equals 88.4 million pets that
are too heavy according to veterinarians. SEE BELOW FOR
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