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|  People around the world have been getting heavier as a group each and every year. Now it has been reported time and again that cats, dogs and other pets are putting on weight as well. According to recent research, more and more pet animals are becoming obese. Many people think that fat cats and cubby pups are cute, but the fact is an overweight pet simply is not a healthy pet. Veterinarians advise that overweight animals are very susceptible to a whole host of diseases and ailments, including heart disease, hip and joint problems, diabetes, arthritis and liver disease. As a result, it may be high time to put your companion animal on a diet. Take, for example, the case of Mr. Whiskers. The 8-year-old golden retriever has been on a diet for the last few months and it is now time for his regular checkup. His vet reports that hsi weight is down, but the pet has about twenty more pounds to shed. In the end, overweight pets are obese fo rthe same reason that their human counterparts are fat. They eat too much and move around too little. In the end, pets need better diets and more exercise -- just like their human companions. |
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