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.

When Amara Schultz came across a research project for overweight dogs, she knew her two-year-old labrador Archie would be a ...

Although some pet owners end up making several mistakes, the most common error I see pet owners make, again and again, is that they let their pets become overweight. It may not look that serious at ...

However, many cases of pancreatitis develop after ingestion of high-fat human food. Overweight and middle-aged dogs are at increased risk, as are certain breeds, including miniature schnauzers and ...

“Chubby cats and dogs may seem endearing, but pet obesity is far from cute,” she says. Serv-U Veterinary Clinic veterinarian Dr Salehatul Khuzaimah says chubby pets may look cute, but there is ...

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Picture: Sam Ruttyn It comes as new research from Pedigree Australia has revealed 7 in 10 dogs are tipping the scales, with 69 per cent of owners confessing their pooches are overweight or obese.