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59% of dogs and 61% of cats
were classified as overweight or having obesity in 2022.

APOP is dedicated to improving the health, longevity, and quality of life of pets through the prevention and treatment of pet obesity and weight-related disorders.

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Working together to improve the health and well-being of the pets we love.

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the awareness, treatment, and prevention of pets with obesity and weight-related disorders.

Through collective efforts with mission-aligned groups and organizations, we provide clinical resources and tools, promote evidence-based obesity and weight loss interventions, and drive important research to understand the health impacts and complex causes of weight and obesity-related disorders in animals. 

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