Is it possible you''re loving your pet to death? Veterinarians and animal hospitals across the country have their eyes on a (literally) growing problem they say has as much to do with pet owners as it does the pets.
Pet obesity is the single most common health risk encountered by vets in Columbus and Lowndes County, with roughly 40 percent of dogs and cats qualifying as overweight or obese. Anecdotally, local vets estimate the number has risen by 25 percent over the past 20 years.
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Jason Browne was previously a reporter for The Dispatch.
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