Are Nations Fattest Cats Really In Minnesota and South Dakota?

If you are a pet lover you have been guilty of giving your dog or cat some extra treats...because they are good little fellas!

But in some states, pet owners may be going a bit overboard in slipping snacks to their kitties and puppies.

According to the Banfield State of Pet Health Report, pet obesity is increasing at an alarming rate.

And in some states, pets are just plain getting fatter.

Here are the Top 5 States For Pet Obesity:

1. Minnesota (38% of dogs, 41% of cats)
2. South Dakota (29% of dogs, 32% of cats)
3. Utah (27% dogs and cats)
4. Washington (25% of dogs, 27% of cats)
5. Colorado (24% of dogs, 26% of cats)

International Cat Day is August 8. So here is some fun Cat Trivia...

- 19% of people give their cats treats 3 or more times per day (Rosewood Pet Products)

- 21% of female cat owners gauge how a date feels about cats before telling them they own one (Match.com)

- Women are more likely than men to allow their cats to sleep with them (31% vs 25%) (Time4 Sleep)

- 60% of pet owners believe their cat or dog has what it takes to become a viral video superstar (One Poll)

- 40% of cat owners would be willing to date someone, who didn't like cats (World's Best Cat Litter)

- 46% of singles prefer to date someone, who owns a cat or dog (AKC Pet Insurance)

- A survey by the dating site Illicit Encounters reveals that 22% of unfaithful women own a cat.

- cat owners spend an average of $91 a year on gifts and toys for their cats (Money Expert)

- A survey by Rover.com reveals that cat owners talk to their cat 6 to 10 times a day. 

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