This October, in support of National Obesity Week, vets around the country are teaming up to offer free weight assessments and tackle obesity, the biggest health problem affecting South African pets. Overweight pets live shorter lives, are less happy and at a higher risk of conditions like arthritis, cancer and heart disease. Nine out of ten owners mistakenly think their pet is a ‘normal’ size. For a professional and objective weight assessment visit www.petobesityweek.co.za and find a participating practice.