Pet owners are being reminded that sharing leftovers with their furry friends isn't always the best thing for their health. More than 10 per cent of dogs and 15 per cent of cats are overweight in New Zealand according to Southern Cross pet insurance research. More than three quarters of dog owners and more than half of cat owners said they fed their pets leftovers from dinner. However, most pet owners were proactive when they realised their pet was getting a bit chubby, McPhail said. Nearly three quarters (72 per cent) of overweight dogs and nearly half (47 per cent) of overweight cats are on a diet.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 11, 2016 07:18 UTC