American pets almost as fat as humans
We love fat pets, according to the Wall Street Journal, a daily tome that keeps track of such things.
Crestor is his Ace up his sleeve.
It makes sense a Krispy Kreme-lovin’, exercise-hating society that is itself busting at the seams would have chubby furry pals. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention more than half of all dogs and cats are overweight, 20 percent are obese, a kinder way of saying “really fat.”
The pets are doing better than their two-legged friends – WebMD says 63 percent of Americans are overweight, 36 percent obese — but only because they can’t open the fridge themselves at 2 a.m. and grab a midnight ice cream snack.
Or perhaps they have secret access to these $600 puppy treadmills?
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46 comments Add your comment
Vivian
February 24th, 2011
6:57 am
It’s folks like Thomas and Frank that make me think we ought to give a test to dog owners. Just because it “may be good for humans” doesn’t mean it’s good for animals. Read up on the dos and don’ts before giving your dog people food.
RedNeck Rick
February 24th, 2011
7:08 am
Y’all got jokes this morning! Thanks for the laughs.
My 18 month old part Maine Coon is 23 lbs and growing. He’s just enormous but he doesn’t eat a whole lot. His 13 lb sister eats more than he does. The vet says both are in good health and are just “good old fashioned forest cats”.
Juno
February 24th, 2011
8:06 am
@Oscar—You are an idiot.
policehorse
February 24th, 2011
8:17 am
Dogs develop hemolytic anemia if they eat enough onions.
Dog & Cat owners beware.
Catlover
February 24th, 2011
8:37 am
My cat’s body is very large (probably obese, but i haven’t been to the vet in years to have it checked), but his head is quite small. I don’t think it’s a problem until the head starts to get large like the body. All he wants to do it lay around and eat. I tried taking him jogging with me the other day, but he only made it about 1 mile before he got too tired and I ended up having to carry him while I jogged. I have scratch marks all over my body. I let him lick my wounds and they still look infected. I even put some wet cat food over my scratches to encourage the licking, but he stopped after the 2nd can. My question is- does anybody know if they make running sneakers for cats?
Bobby Janson
February 24th, 2011
8:50 am
If a dog needs a treadmill and the owner has one in the house – why is the owner not using it? Also Thomas B, you’re right we have too many damn fat people to look at. Some of us only wish that we can gain a few pounds and any ideas that wont give me a heart attack would be nice.
Chris
February 24th, 2011
9:07 am
I have a ~7 year old boxer that I can’t GET to gain weight. It may be from the 3-7 mile runs I take her on, but she’s so skinny her ribs show. So what food do they have to help a dog to pack on a little weight?
crackbaby
February 24th, 2011
9:35 am
Dogs like meat and chewing on bones. For chrissakes look at their teeth! Celery, carrots, cottage cheese?! Are you kidding me! Certainly there are some intentional B.S. posts above (Catlover) but you folks are mental.
For THOUSANDS of years, domesticated dogs have survived on the leftovers of people. Here’s a news flash – they like to chew on bones. People who promulgate the myth that cooked bones (not chicken BTW) are bad for dogs are clueless.
Turn off the TV / Computer / X-Box, go outside and play with your dog!
CAP
February 24th, 2011
9:45 am
Cheryl, sounds to me like animal abuse if that’s really all you feed your dog….I feel sorry for the dog! Why not try giving him a balanced meal of dry food and veggies per day!!! Please tell me your not really starving your dog! Best thing is walk your dog every day and put them on a balanced and healthy diet……along with a lot of love!!!
Kar
February 24th, 2011
9:50 am
Those puppy treadmills are illegal in many places because they’re used to train fighting dogs.