Why so many pets are overweight and what comes next

Steve Dale's Pet World · 7 июня 2026 г.

More than half of U.S. dogs and cats are overweight or obese—but the reasons go beyond table scraps and too many treats. Dr. Ernie Ward, founder and president of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention , says the issue is far more complex, and in cats, the link between obesity and diabetes has reached epidemic levels. He also discusses why GLP-1 medications for pets are likely coming and why body condition scoring remains a key tool for assessing pet health. Are military working cats really a thing? Runaway sheep cause supermarket stampede https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8432564/Steve_Dale_s_Pet_World_06_07_26_2026-06-04-180804.128.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Pet World Free dog cancer tests and the adoption debate .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}