America's first pet-obesity clinic: A guide

We the people aren't the only Americans who are overweight. Our dogs and cats could stand to shed some pounds, too. And now they can get help

As many as 60 percent of the nation's dogs and cats qualify as obese, so perhaps it's about time we had a clinic dedicated to slimming down our beloved pets.
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American men, women, and children aren't the only ones losing the battle of the bulge. Studies suggest that many of our dogs and cats are obese, too. How are we to confront the rising problem of pet obesity? With a pet obesity clinic, of course. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Massachusetts has opened the nation's first weight-loss center catering exclusively animals. Will a pet obesity clinic really help our chubby pets? Here, a brief guide:

How overweight are U.S. pets?

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