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Dog Weight by the Numbers
Finding a healthy and balanced weight-loss diet for overweight dogs can be overwhelming. But for millions of dogs, their life and health depend on what’s in their bowl.
60% OF DOGS
More than half of US dogs are overweight or obese, weighing 20% or more than their ideal body weight.
More than half of US dogs are overweight or obese, weighing 20% or more than their ideal body weight.
-2.5 YEARS
Studies have shown overweight pups have shorter lifespans than their healthy-weight littermates.
Studies have shown overweight pups have shorter lifespans than their healthy-weight littermates.
22% OVERFEED
Nearly a quarter of pet parents report regularly overfeeding their dog or cat to keep them happy.
Nearly a quarter of pet parents report regularly overfeeding their dog or cat to keep them happy.
$90M IN VET BILLS
According to Nationwide, 20% of pet insurance claims (an estimated $90 million per year) are for obesity-related conditions.
According to Nationwide, 20% of pet insurance claims (an estimated $90 million per year) are for obesity-related conditions.
60% OF DOGS
More than half of US dogs are overweight or obese, weighing 20% or more than their ideal body weight.
More than half of US dogs are overweight or obese, weighing 20% or more than their ideal body weight.
-2.5 YEARS
Studies have shown overweight pups have shorter lifespans than their healthy-weight littermates.
Studies have shown overweight pups have shorter lifespans than their healthy-weight littermates.
22% OVERFEED
Nearly a quarter of pet parents report regularly overfeeding their dog or cat to keep them happy.
Nearly a quarter of pet parents report regularly overfeeding their dog or cat to keep them happy.
$90M IN VET BILLS
According to Nationwide, 20% of pet insurance claims (an estimated $90 million per year) are for obesity-related conditions.
According to Nationwide, 20% of pet insurance claims (an estimated $90 million per year) are for obesity-related conditions.