The MP Blog — cat health

You know it's true, most of us have put on a few pounds during quarantine from the lack of moving around. But it's not just us...our pets may have gained a few pounds too! Wakefield Research for Banfield Pet Hospital did a study of 1,000 pets and 33% of owners have reported that their pets have "beefed up" a little when surveyed in May. 25% reported they gained a little weight, with 8% reporting that their pets "gained a lot of weight". It's not just from lack of movement but 40% of the owners reported they are feeding their pets more snacks. This...

Cancer, unfortunately, hits animals as much as it hits humans. With an estimated 6 million new cancer diagnoses in dogs each year and a similar number in cats, multiple organizations have dedicated their mission to raise funds for cancer research, as it's the #1 cause of death of pets.