It’s heartbreaking to think that excess weight could shorten your dog’s life, but unfortunately, research shows that ...

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But when dogs and their people grow up, the health effects of being overweight can be far from cute. More than half of all dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Being heavy puts our pets at ...

Dogs and cats carrying too much extra weight is a widespread problem: a 2022 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that over half of all domestic cats and dogs in the U.S. are ...

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But after nursing Snickers back to a healthy weight, the Phoenix couple continued helping other overweight dogs — including one that became an internet sensation. “The rescue (shelter ...

UK scientists say they've identified why dogs and humans are more likely to be overweight or obese, which may pave the way for weight loss treatment. rh2010 - stock.adobe.com The team found ...

If you’re not sure your dog is overweight, consider using a body condition score for dogs, which is similar to a BMI for people. Ideally, your dog will land in the middle of the score.

Overweight dogs may also have reduced levels of fitness. Photo Credit: Pexels Even if your dog seems fine, routine vet visits help catch weight issues early. Photo Credit: Pexels Best high-energy ...

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Archie, a 7-year-old border collie, is among the 59% of American dogs that are overweight or obese. Could doggy Oxempic be in their futures? Stephanie Finucane Like 59% of the dogs in the United ...