WATCH: Overweight pets embark on weight-loss challenge

More and more dogs and cats fall into the obese category – where great risks lie. Cases involving weight-related diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, cancers and kidney diseases are on the rise. Vet charity PDSA has unveiled the line-up for this year's PDSA Pet Fit Club – the UK's ultimate pet weight-loss challenge.

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