While it isn’t inherently bad to give your dog extra food, it can lead to harmful outcomes. While chubby dogs are often seen as “cute,” it’s anything but cute for their health. Data shows that roughly ...

In dogs with pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes don’t flow to the intestines to digest food as they should but instead start ...

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

Our canine family members add a tremendous amount of joy during the summer playtime months, so please give them the love and ...

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 ...

Questions the vet will ask: The vet will usually remove some cells from the lump with a fine needle in order to examine them ...

Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.

There can be many other signs that your pet is ill. The 10 listed above are things I have noticed that people often ignore and hope will go away. Some symptoms like bloody vomiting or diarrhea, a ...

We led a study to find out how genes have such a significant influence on why humans (and dogs) become overweight. It was ...

Dogs and their humans face many challenges together, but perhaps none is more important than managing their weight to help avoid health problems associated with being overweight.

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition in pets, particularly dogs and cats.