Are you seeing more pudgy pets coming into the veterinary clinic? Do your clients regularly reward their dogs and cats with food for good behavior? Or maybe you even give your furry pals a treat for a job well done. While this positive reinforcement may yield desired behavioral results, statistics indicate that we may be turning our pets into treat junkies. As Dr. Ernie Ward, lead researcher of the 2009 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Study, puts it, "Today's treats are so loaded with sugar and fat I call them 'kibble crack.' Modern treats are creating cravings that go far beyond what is normal in many pets." Dr. Ward says the obesity problem is the greatest threat to the health of the U.S. pet population.