As a vet, obesity in dogs is something I encounter all too often in practice, and it’s a growing problem among our canine companions. In my job, I see first-hand the impact that carrying extra weight ...

It is estimated that up to 60% of pet dogs are overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity in dogs leads to increased risks of disease such as diabetes and osteoarthritis, and a shorter lifespan. Most ...

A veterinarian has expressed his frustration at a common reaction he encounters when informing pet owners that their dog is overweight. Dogs, in all their varied shapes and sizes, require a ...

Half of the dogs in the United States are reported to be overweight and, according to a new study led by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP), the cause may be a complex web of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER — A study by Banfield Pet Hospital ...

Most household pets are overweight. I talked to experts to find the best ways to get your furry friend to shed a few pounds.

Consistency in feeding times is beneficial to dogs, who tend to prefer routine in their lives to alleviate stress. Scheduled ...

Dogs in Richmond’s animal shelter need exercise. So do desk-bound city employees. Christie Peters, director of Richmond Animal Care and Control, wondered: Why not pair one with the other? WIth that, ...

The One Thing Vets Wish All Dog Owners Understood originally appeared on Parade Pets. The main thing that all vets wish that pet owners understood is that many of us are killing our dogs with kindness ...

After spay-neuter surgery, metabolic rate decreases. Cats require 24% fewer calories to maintain their body weight, and a dog’s caloric requirement decreases 30% after sterilization surgery.