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

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

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.

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.

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

It turned out increased obesity risk in Labradors was linked to the same genes and mechanisms that cause obesity in humans. These gene variants were more common in purpose-bred dogs we carefully ...

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 ...