Dog vs. Cat vs. Me?

It seems I’m not the only one trying to curb my diet. Tinks (above) and seven dogs are entering a challenge to win the title of the UK’s biggest animal loser.

While I’m not entering diet rehab to lose weight, the animals will (like me) be prescribed a nutritional and exercise program.  Mr. Sean Wensley, a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, agues that many pet owners feed their animals unhealthy “treats” as a way of showing affection or of rewarding good behaviour: “They don’t realize they are actually killing their pets with kindness.”  

Am I really killing myself with a bit of bacon now and then?

Equating treats of “human food” to “killing” seems a little extreme to me. After all, wouldn’t a nice piece of fresh (not farmed) salmon be better for my cat than the manufactured, corn-based food I buy from the store?  

Thoughts? Comments?
Photo taken from UK Daily Telegraph, courtesy of PSDA. To see the full article click here.