This is getting enough press as to be almost ominous.
Imagine a new federal agency in charge of animal fitness and diet. They are clearly intrusive enough to do it.
1) Federal animal licensing.
2) Mandatory veterinary insurance.
3) An animal ownership tax like they have in some parts of Europe.
4) etc., ad nauseum.
Oh, GREAT! You've given the leftists an idea they haven't thought of, yet. I can see it now - ObamaCare for Pets.