Q: My friend’s dog is overweight. Alarmingly so. She doesn’t seem to think there’s a problem. Can obesity in animals be a health concern? A: Absolutely. Depending on how overweight your ...

Depending on how overweight your friend’s dog is could literally determine his lifespan. I was speaking with someone the other day who said she saw a 3-year-old beagle who weighed 67 pounds. Yes ...

Fiber slows the entrance of glucose into the bloodstream and helps your dog feel full. Low-fat foods have fewer calories. Together, the diet can help your dog eat less and lose weight.

Ask the Shelter: My cat fights me when I want her to sit in my lap -- why? Q: My dog sleeps a lot – like almost 22 hours a day. He is a little older – almost 8 years old – and a terrier mix ...