In a new study published in the journal Animals, we argue that weight management in pets often fails because we view it too ...

Everyone knows fat cats are adorable. Don’t believe it? A quick browse through the #catsofinstagram hashtag should convince you. Unfortunately, pet obesity has become a growing concern for both ...

Nearly half of UK dogs are overweight, yet most owners don’t realise it or know how to spot the signs. When Catharine Taylor’s miniature schnauzer Paddy was seven years old, the dog weighed 12kg, a ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In fact, obesity is the most common nutritional disorder seen in dogs. The researchers surveyed 148 vets about the pets coming ...

Is my dog just sturdily built—or already overweight? Many owners ask themselves this question, often without finding a clear answer. The actual weight says little about a dog’s health. A simple touch ...

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 ...

The court ruled that a 67-year-old man from Haaksbergen had neglected his dog, Lizzie, by continuously overfeeding her, ...

Which low-fat dog food is best? The best food for your pet is the formula that supports its lifestyle and caters to its health needs and sensitivities. It’s not uncommon for dogs to have trouble ...

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 ...