04 May 2012

Banfield® Pet Hospital Reveals State of Pet Health


New Findings Show a Dramatic Increase in Chronic Diseases in both Cats and Dogs

Portland, Oregon's Banfield® Pet Hospital internal research team analyzed data from 2 million dogs and over 430,000 cats cared for in Banfields 800 hospitals in 2011.

The 'State of Pet Health 2012 Report' examines chronic diseases in both species including, overweight and obesity, arthritis, kidney disease, thyroid disease and heart disease.
  
According to the report, Chronic diseases in cats and dogs have significantly risen over the past five years. Research found overweight and obesity increased 37 per cent in dogs and 90 per cent in cats.







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