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 ...

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

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.

A study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a genetic link between Labrador retrievers and humans that sheds new ...

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 ...

Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for ...

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.