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World Pet Obesity Week - October 5-11, 2026
Obesity is one of the most common and preventable health risks facing pets today.
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention advances nutrition and lifestyle-based prevention, early recognition, and practical clinical tools to support healthier pets and better conversations in veterinary care.
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World Pet Obesity Week
World Pet Obesity Week highlights the role of prevention, nutrition, and early recognition in addressing pet obesity worldwide.
The 2026 Pet Obesity & Nutrition Survey opens October 1. Pet owners and veterinary professionals are invited to participate, and clinics may register interest in future pet obesity prevalence studies.
Guidelines for Pet Obesity Communication
A resource for media, vet teams, and pet health advocates to support accurate, compassionate conversations about pet obesity. These guidelines help reduce stigma, avoid blame, and promote better health outcomes.
Available to download and share.
2024 Pet Obesity and Nutrition Survey
More owners recognize unhealthy weight in pets, but awareness of Body Condition Score (BCS) is low. Only 45% of dog owners and 40% of cat owners know about BCS, and under 30% recall getting a score from their vet.
Click here to read the report.
Tools and Resources
Calorie Calculator
Dog weight loss
Cat weight loss
Body Condition
Breed weight ranges
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