Commentary In this time period where our industry is trying to differentiate cats from small dogs and deal with obesity in cats and dogs . . . Temptations® launched a campaign to urge cat owners to treat their cats more often like they give treats to dogs. Apparently, dogs are 32 percent more likely to get treats daily than cats. Source: Design Rush, March 27, 2025. … [Read more...]
2022 Survey reveals alarming rates of pet obesity in the U.S.
In 2022, 59 percent of dogs and 61 percent of cats were classified as having obesity, an increase from the previous surveys conducted in 2018 and 2017. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is encouraging veterinary professionals to approach what can be a sensitive topic with compassion and provide resources and support to help pet owners achieve their pet's healthy … [Read more...]