Yet Another Reason Not to Let Your Cat Become (or Remain) Overweight

Excess weight affects how well nutrients are absorbed, new study says.

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© bennymarty | Bigstock More calories consumed, but fewer nutrients taken up by the body.

Diabetes, orthopedic complications, urinary tract disease, liver problems. These are just some of the illnesses associated with excess weight in a cat.

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