It turned out increased obesity risk in Labradors was linked to the same genes and mechanisms that cause obesity in humans.

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 ...

Just like humans, as pets age, they become more susceptible to certain health problems which means they need lots of extra ...

My dogs love treats. What dog doesn’t, right? But one of mine is older, has slowed down, and therefore become a little ...

“This contrasted with the high-risk dogs, where relaxed owners ended up with overweight pets, but owners who were very assiduous in rationing food and providing exercise could keep even the high ...

Overweight cats may have a cuddly appearance ... The BCS chart provides healthy weight guidelines for pet parents and veterinarians by breaking down a cat's potential weight into several ...

He has written about entertainment and breaking news for over five years. It’s back to the skies for one overweight owl who, not long ago, was considered too fat to fly. On Wednesday ...

Estimates suggest around 40 to 60% of pet dogs are overweight or obese. The animals provide a good model for studying obesity as they are exposed to similar environmental risk factors as humans ...