Top 10 Obesity-Related Dog 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. Osteoarthritis
2. Cystitis/Urinary tract disease
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Hepatitis/Hepatopathy
5. Cruciate ligament injuries
6. Diabetes
7. Intervertebral disc disease
8. Chronic renal disease
9. Congestive heart failure
10. Lipomas