Jelly-Belly, butterball, husky, portly. We jokingly refer to chunky animals as this, but it's no laughing matter. Experts estimate that nearly 55% of companion animals are overweight. This directly increases their risk for many serious conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, breathing problems, and heart disease. They blame the pudgy pet problem on too many treats …
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Emotional Eating In Animals
Jack Sprat he loved no fat, and his wife she lov’d no lean: And yet betwixt them both, they lick’t the platters clean. English Proverb (1670) The American waistline isn't the only thing that's a growing problem. Companion animals are packing on the pounds as well. Studies show that up to 60 percent of companion …