5 days ago | By Web MD

Americans are notorious for overfeeding their pets. In 2018, nearly 56 million cats and 50 million dogs were overweight or obese. But when you can't manage to cut down on the kibble and pare back the pâté, could weight loss surgery be the answer for your overstuffed companions?
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