Losing weight is a common goal for the New Year, but it turns out pets needs to shed a few pounds. For the eighth consecutive year, pet obesity is on the rise. New data from Nationwide shows that in 2017 nearly 20-percent of their members’ pet insurance claims were for conditions and diseases related to obesity. This added up to more than 69-million-dollars in veterinary expenses. Veterinarian Dr. Carol McConnell says “The New Year presents a perfect opportunity to create regular exercise routines for our pets and to effectively manage their eating habits to avoid excess weight gain.”
