Association for Pet Obesity Prevention

APOP Prevalence Survey — Join the Effort to Track Pet Obesity

As a nonprofit, we rely on veterinary professionals and organizations to make a lasting impact on pet health.

World Pet Obesity Month · October 2026
Dogs & Cats
Survey open Oct 1 – Dec 31
Not registered yet? Go to sign up Already participating? Start here

Why your participation matters

Track real-world trends

Take part in the 2026 Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey, a biennial effort tracking obesity in dogs and cats across participating clinics.

By collecting weight and Body Condition Score (BCS) data during October, you help build the dataset the profession depends on.

Inform care and policy

Your clinic’s data supports research, education, and advocacy that treat obesity as a chronic, treatable disease.

APOP reports results in aggregate. No identifying clinic, owner, or patient information is published.

How it works

1Sign up

Register your clinic or program. We’ll email survey details and timelines as October approaches.

2Collect data

During October, record species, weight, and 1–9 BCS for routine visits. Keep it simple and consistent.

3Submit data

Enter your data through the APOP survey form. We compile, analyze, and publish findings.

Participate or partner

For clinics and hospitals

  • Enroll your clinic and receive simple instructions and materials.
  • Use trained veterinary professionals for body condition scoring.
  • Submit your data during the survey window.

For universities, groups, and sponsors

Help broaden participation by engaging clinics and programs across regions. We welcome academic and organizational partners.

Partnership inquiries: Email info@petobesityprevention.org with subject “Pet Obesity Survey Partner”.

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