Turn off "Idol" and break out the Kitty Dancer ...

So, what was most shocking about this terrific article on portly house cats? Perhaps the research showing as few as six extra pieces of kibble can turn kitty from tiger to tubby.

The Fat Chihuahua

Lin in NJ sent this pic, taken at the Jersey Shore, with this note: "Saw this poor little fellow while I was at the Jersey Shore for a beach cleanup today. He was a very chubby chihuahua, and quite chatty too. His owner was no prize bag either."