THANK YOU to the veterinary hospitals who participated in the 2008 study.

Click here for 2008 US Pet Obesity Study results

Information on the 2009 study:

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention will conduct our third national pet obesity study. Our mission is to obtain real-world data concerning pet obesity in the United States in the Third Annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Study. The first two studies included approximately 100 veterinary clinics, schools and pet-related organizations.

In order to better understand the growing pet obesity epidemic and trends in overweight dogs and cats, we need your help. On October 14, 2009 we are asking you to record simple information for each pet that you perform a routine examination on that day. How many pets and the detail of information you obtain is up to you. Obviously the more the better but our goal is to determine more accurately the exact number of pets in the United States that are overweight or obese. Our experience with the previous two studies indicates this should add no more than 2-3 minutes to your normal physical examination routine.

If you are interested, simply complete the form and we will contact you with handouts, instructions, and measuring tapes to complete the study. This study is independent of any and all corporate sponsorships or involvements. It is important that this study remain neutral to protect the integrity and interpretation of results. If you have any suggestions, questions, or concerns feel free to contact me directly: DrWard@PetObesityPrevention.com or
call 910-579-5550.

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