While it isn’t inherently bad to give your dog extra food, it can lead to harmful outcomes. While chubby dogs are often seen ...

UK scientists say they've identified why dogs and humans are more likely to be overweight or obese, which may pave the way ...

Dogs are a good model for studying human obesity because they develop obesity through similar environmental influences as ...

As pet owners, we love to spoil our furry companions with treats, extra food, and cuddles. But while a little extra weight ...

The focus is to make all of us more physically fit. As vets, we see overweight pets almost daily, and we discuss weight control on a regular basis (see last summer’s BRO article by Jennifer ...

60% of cats and 59% of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. "The diseases we see in our overweight pets are strikingly similar to those seen in overweight people," Stamper says, naming as ...

Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.

The gene the researchers identified interferes with a brain signalling pathway that helps regulate our appetite Dogs that are ...

Incorporating treats into your pet’s routine is still crucial for their mental well-being and your relationship with them. The trick is to be mindful about how often you’re giving them treats ...

Second, the study allowed researchers to quantify genetic risk for obesity in individual dogs — and the level of effort ...

It is a lot more common for families to have pets that have gained a lot, and most people chalk it up to old age. Overweight pets can also be a sign of disease, as hormonal problems like ...

Shirley McMarlin Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 7:01 a.m. | Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 7:01 a.m. The new year is approaching and we’ve had our fill of cookies, egg nog and other high-calorie holiday treats.