Owners alerted over obese pets problem
PET owners who potentially 'love their animal too much' are being warned about the dangers of poor diet and lack of exercise.
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It comes after a third of animals in Jersey were revealed to be at risk of dying early because of their weight.
It has become a major problem in cats.
National figures from the PDSA also showed the south-west had the highest number of obese dogs at 39%.
While local vets had not seen a significant rise, they advised owners to be aware.
States veterinary officer David Chamberlain also warned islanders that they had a duty of care and disregard of it could be regarded as a criminal offence.
