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in 2016, on everything from food and toys and furniture to veterinarian visits and pet sitters. It seems like dogs and cats are living the good life. But are we killing them with kindness? Obesity is quickly be- coming the number one health problem of cats and dogs. Not far behind is boredom, which leads to all kinds of be- havior problems—from aggression toward their people to self-destructive behaviors—and some health problems as well. And are there too many dogs and cats out there? Is overpopulation a big problem? It’s not enough to pamper our dogs and cats; we also need to understand them. When we learn about their natu- ral behaviors, it helps us better understand what they need to be happy and healthy living with us.

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