Originally published February 16 2006
Survey reveals that one in three British pets is overweight
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
In Britain, Frances Wright at Halifax Pet Insurance surveyed vets and pet owners and found that 33 percent of those surveyed reported their pets being overweight.
Just like their owners, a growing number of pets are becoming obese and face chronic illnesses such as heart complaint, diabetes and arthritis, according to research on Friday.
A survey of vets and owners showed that one in three pets, or 33 percent, were considered overweight and 38 percent of pet owners said their animals put on weight over Christmas.
Despite this, few owners plan to put their pets on a diet.
"Pets, like their owners, tend to expand a little over the Christmas period," said Frances Wright at Halifax Pet Insurance, who conducted the survey.
The survey said signs of obesity included a sagging stomach, bulging sides and a reluctance to take exercise.
About 30,000 human deaths a year in Britain are attributable to obesity, health experts say.
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