![The Animal House | WAMU 88.5 show](https://d3dthqtvwic6y7.cloudfront.net/podcast-covers/000/031/107/small/the-animal-house-wamu-88-5.jpg)
Summary: Obesity is an important medical issue for people -- and their pets. Practitioners of veterinary medicine have designated October as National Pet Obesity Month in an attempt to bring attention to a significant rise in the number overweight companion animals. We speak with veterinary journalist and Washington, D.C., TV host Dr. Katy Nelson about maintaining a healthy lifestyle for our cats and dogs.