Only in America: Slim down, kitty

The country's first animal obesity center opens in Massachusetts — and more in our collection of strange revelations about the nation

Slim down, kitty
(Image credit: AP Photo/Santa Fe Animal Shelter, Ben Swan)

The nation's first animal obesity center has opened in Massachusetts. The Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals charges pet owners $250 for medical help and visits with a pet nutritionist. "[Pet] obesity is so common," said clinic official Lisa Freeman. "This is a place they can come to get really comprehensive care."

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