Up to 63% of pet cats and 59% of pet dogs are estimated to be overweight or have obesity in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
To sign up or learn more about participating in the 2024 Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey for veterinary clinics and teaching hospitals, click here. The survey has been expanded to include countries outside of the U.S. In addition to dogs, cats, horses will also be included in the survey.
About us
Our mission is to solve the complex challenges of pet obesity through deeper understanding and collaboration, promote evidence-based obesity and weight loss interventions, drive important research to understand the health impacts and causes of weight and obesity-related disorders in animals, and advance the discussion of pet obesity and its impact on health and the human-animal bond.
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) is a non-profit charitable organization.
Join us in solving the complex challenges of pet obesity.
