Chonky Cats & Longevity: Diet, Genes, Health Hazard, or Hype?

Chonky cats. Round boys. Fat and happy or sick and debilitated? How does a cat’s body condition affect its life expectancy and disease risk? What role does a cat's genetics play in all of this? Cat moms and dads, you don’t want to miss this important conversation!

According to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), approximately 60% of US adult cats are categorized as overweight or have obesity by their veterinarian. When does “chonky” convert into disease? What are the health risks of excess weight in cats? Does a cat’s genetics influence obesity and longevity? What are the latest findings on the treatment of obesity in cats?

Dr. Ernie Ward, veterinarian, author, and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) to learn how you can strive to achieve his goal of the “25-year-old cat” by better understanding a cat’s genetics, diet, and lifestyle.

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About Dr. Ward:
Dr. Ernie Ward is an award-winning veterinarian, internationally known speaker, impact entrepreneur, author of several books, columnist, and media personality. A 1992 graduate of the University of Georgia, he was voted Speaker of the Year at both VMX and WVC conferences, the 2018 Veterinary Journalist of the Year, and has received many veterinary and civic recognitions throughout his career. When he’s not with family or pet patients, he can be found contemplating solutions for both the veterinary profession and planet during endurance athletics, meditation, and on his weekly podcast the Veterinary Viewfinder.