If you’ve ever looked at your cat and thought they were a bit too plump, 1) You’re wrong and 2) now there’s a gym for the furry friend in your life to work off that extra Kibbles ‘n bits you’ve been sneaking them after dinner.
Located in Buffalo Grove, the new workout facility for pets will be operated by the Veterinary Specialty Center after it opens on August 18. The facility will feature underwater treadmills, circulation therapy and massages for your pet.
The facility will also offer pet weight-loss consultations for the concerned pet owner. Think: Weight Watchers for pets. You can also join in on the fun in a mommy-and-me style family fitness class with your pet.
According to Pet Obesity Prevention, 50 percent of pets in the United States are overweight or obese, which we think just makes them cuter if it didn’t pose severe problems for their health. The VCS hopes that encouraging owners to work out their pets will serve as preventative care for issues that arise as a result of a pet being overweight.
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The American Pet Products Association says that pet owners spend an estimated $15.92 billion on veterinary care in a year, so if you want to save a pretty penny, get your pet to steppin’.
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