National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is Wednesday and experts are using the day to warn against pet weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Veterinary clinics across the U.S. have reported increased weight gain-related visits during COVID-19. As owners spend more time at home in quarantine, they also seem to feed their pets more treats throughout the day.

One in three dogs and cats are overweight, according to the pet insurance company Trupanion.

Trupanion found that these quarantine treats add up quickly. Five ounces of dark meat turkey for a small dog can be the caloric equivalent of an entire 8-inch pumpkin pie for a person.

This has major financial implications as owners of overweight pets spend up to five times more in veterinary expenses than owners of average-sized pets.

Common conditions for overweight pets like cruciate rupture cost an average of $3,800 per year to treat, according to Trupanion.

To keep pets healthy, Trupanion recommends these tips:

1. Get pets assessed by a veterinarian to determine their ideal weight and diet recommendations.
2. Be mindful of the number of treats pets receive throughout the day to avoid excessive calorie intake.
3. Make sure your pets get regular exercise and playtime.
4. Designate one person to be in charge of feeding to make sure pets are fed the same amount consistently and aren’t accidentally getting extra meals.
5. Don’t give in to begging.