As a vet, obesity in dogs is something I encounter all too often in practice, and it’s a growing problem among our canine companions. In my job, I see first-hand the impact that carrying extra weight ...

UK scientists say they've identified why dogs and humans are more likely to be overweight or obese, which may pave the way for weight loss treatment. rh2010 - stock.adobe.com The team found several ...

Pet obesity is an urgent concern, with nearly 60% of dogs in the U.S. and about 50% in the U.K. classified as overweight.

A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine found that overweight and obese dogs have significantly higher eye pressure than lean dogs, with pressure increasing by 1.9 mmHg for ...

Although some pet owners end up making several mistakes, the most common error I see pet owners make, again and again, is that they let their pets become overweight ...

Everyone knows fat cats are adorable. Don’t believe it? A quick browse through the #catsofinstagram hashtag should convince you. Unfortunately, pet obesity has become a growing concern for both ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Is your pup getting a little round around ...

New research demonstrates how probiotics can reshape the gut microbiome and energy metabolism in dogs. Researchers have identified 2 strains of probiotics that can be used to reduce weight in obese ...

The bond between a dog and its owner can be so strong that a loving owner might do things that aren’t healthy for their dog out of a desire to please their pup. For instance: A common way we get ...

Dogs and humans are fatter than ever — it’s no surprise that overweight people tend to have overweight dogs. Now, scientists ...