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 ...

A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine found that overweight and obese dogs have significantly higher eye pressure than lean dogs, with pressure increasing by 1.9 mmHg for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UK scientists say they've identified why dogs and humans are more likely to be overweight or obese, which may pave the way for ...

Pet obesity is an urgent concern, with nearly 60% of dogs in the U.S. and about 50% in the U.K. classified as overweight.

The need to shed unwanted pounds affects not only humans, but also dogs, according to veterinary experts. Pet obesity rates have been on the rise over the past two decades in the U.S., with 59% of ...

Washington, D.C.—Researchers have identified 2 strains of probiotics that can be used to reduce weight in obese dogs. The research is published this week in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the ...

A national survey puts Wisconsin near the top for overweight dogs, with pets here averaging more than 16 pounds over their ...

Is Fido looking a little fluffy? Could Mr. Snuggles stand to lose a few? Time to pack ’em off to a doggie fitness camp, which now exists. Even dogs can’t escape bikini season! 53 percent of American ...

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 several ...