description: Obesity in pets is common in many countries. Rates of overweight and obesity in dogs in the United States range from 23 to 41% with about 5.1% obese. Rates of obesity in cats was slightly higher at 6. ...
Obesity in pets is common in many countries. Rates of overweight and obesity in dogs in the United States range from 23 to 41% with about 5.1% obese.[203] Rates of obesity in cats was slightly higher at 6.4%.[203] In Australia the rate of obesity among dogs in a veterinary setting has been found to be 7.6%.[204] The risk of obesity in dogs is related to whether or not their owners are obese; however, there is no similar correlation between cats and their owners.[205]
