Top 10 Obesity-Related Cat Conditions

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