Petplan Stats and Facts

Obesity

Petplan surveyed a panel of 198 veterinary practices regarding their view on animal obesity. The results demonstrated that obesity is a growing issue in the veterinary world.

• 36% of all dogs vets treat are obese.
• 29% of cats vet treat are obese.
• 71% of vets agree that cases of pet obesity are continuing to rise.
• 53% of vets say that cases of cat and dog diabetes are rising.
• 70% of pet owners say that their animal has never been overweight.

Vets told Petplan that there are five main reasons for the obesity problem, which result from owner behaviour:

• Too much food
• Lack of exercise
• Ignorance of correct weight or shape
• Snacking
• Wrong food