Top 10 Obesity-Related Cat Conditions

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Top 10 Obesity-Related Cat Conditions
Posted on March 1, 2017 in Caring for your pet, News, Tips & Advice
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Obesity seems to continue to grow in veterinary practices (no pun intended).

Nationwide pet insurance reported an uptick in claims for obesity-related conditions. More than 1.3 million claims for more than $60 million amounted to a 23 percent growth over three years.

Here are the top 10 obesity-related conditions that accounted for those claims:

  1. Cystitis/Urinary tract disease
  2. Chronic renal disease
  3. Diabetes
  4. Asthma
  5. Hepatitis/Hepatopathy
  6. Osteoarthritis
  7. Hypertension
  8. Congestive heart failure
  9. Gall bladder disorder
  10. Spondylosis

 

 

Courtesy of DVM360
          
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