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== United Kingdom's pet obesity epidemic == | == United Kingdom's pet obesity epidemic == | ||
| − | In 2015, ''The Guardian'' reported concerning the [[United Kingdom]]: "Fat cats – and dogs and rabbits – are expected to outstrip healthy ones within five years, as [[pet]] [[obesity]] rates continue to rise across the country..."<ref>[ | + | In 2015, ''The Guardian'' reported concerning the [[United Kingdom]]: "Fat cats – and dogs and rabbits – are expected to outstrip healthy ones within five years, as [[pet]] [[obesity]] rates continue to rise across the country..."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/26/pet-obesity-a-growing-problem-in-the-uk Pet obesity a growing problem in the UK]</ref> |
According to Britain's ''Daily Mirror'': | According to Britain's ''Daily Mirror'': | ||
{{Cquote|Fatty treats and junk food are to blame for a "tragic" obesity crisis for British pets, according to new research. | {{Cquote|Fatty treats and junk food are to blame for a "tragic" obesity crisis for British pets, according to new research. | ||
| − | Owners are giving more than 10 million animals high-calorie foods such as take-aways, biscuits, chips and even alcohol, the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) charity found."<ref>[ | + | Owners are giving more than 10 million animals high-calorie foods such as take-aways, biscuits, chips and even alcohol, the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) charity found."<ref>[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-pet-obesity-crisis-take-aways-3290513 Take-aways, biscuits, chips and alcohol fuelling Britain's PET obesity crisis]</ref>}} |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[United Kingdom and obesity]] | *[[United Kingdom and obesity]] | ||
| + | *[[British irreligion, libertinism, undisciplined behavior, lack of mental toughness and cowardice]] | ||
*[[Irreligion/religion, recent generations in the United States and obesity]] | *[[Irreligion/religion, recent generations in the United States and obesity]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:01, January 15, 2023
Pet obesity is a growing problem in the Western World.
United Kingdom's pet obesity epidemic
In 2015, The Guardian reported concerning the United Kingdom: "Fat cats – and dogs and rabbits – are expected to outstrip healthy ones within five years, as pet obesity rates continue to rise across the country..."[1]
According to Britain's Daily Mirror:
| “ | Fatty treats and junk food are to blame for a "tragic" obesity crisis for British pets, according to new research.
Owners are giving more than 10 million animals high-calorie foods such as take-aways, biscuits, chips and even alcohol, the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) charity found."[2] |
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See also
- United Kingdom and obesity
- British irreligion, libertinism, undisciplined behavior, lack of mental toughness and cowardice
- Irreligion/religion, recent generations in the United States and obesity