Fat Cats and Dogs need better diets .
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Overweight Americans and Europeans are overfeeding their pets, too — and putting their health at risk, according to a report issued on Monday.
The report, from the National Research Council, finds that one-quarter of the dogs and cats in the western world are obese. As with humans, this puts them at risk of diabetes, heart disease and other health problems.
The 400-page report is aimed at scientists, pet food makers and veterinarians, but provides advice for pet owners.
Purina, and the like, better be forwarned. It’s not as if they can count on the personal responsibility of pet owners, eh?
They best watch their backs and cover their ass – - I smell a lawsuit brewing!
6:01 pm on December 11th, 2008
It is true that people are letting there animals become overweight, but what is even worse is the food that they are feeding them. A lot of people feed there animals food straight from the table, which is not healthy for a dog or cat. A pet should be on a balanced diet with regular feeding times, and set amounts of food.