What is obesity in dogs? Obesity in dogs is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat to the point that it negatively affects their health. It’s more than just being a bi ...

That's why you need to know how to spot, prevent, and most importantly, treat obesity in dogs and cats. Prevent your furry ...

Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans. The dog gene ...

Research from Royal Canin indicates that approximately 40% of adult cats and dogs worldwide are classified as overweight or ...

It can happen fast but usually starts out slowly, with the dog or cat just looking a little plump. The serious health problems like cancer and arthritis that happen secondary to obesity will not ...

When it comes to dogs, small-animal obesity expert Alex German recently told the Telegraph that new pet-friendly Ozempic-style drugs would succeed as a preventative measure instead of treating ...

Labrador retrievers are common pets, but they also work as service dogs, aiding people with sight or hearing impairments. Unfortunately, the breed is particularly prone to getting overweight, and ...

Dog parents, there's new research that indicates there may be a link between obesity in dogs and material found in some plastic toys. A new study published in the journal Chemosphere reports ...

Furthermore, the team found that a dog’s polygenic obesity risk was mediated by increased appetite. “Low-risk dogs tended to stay slim even if their owners had a fairly relaxed attitude to how ...

There are multiple causes of dog CCL injuries, including activity, breed, age, and obesity. CCL injuries in dogs are one of the most commonly seen orthopedic problems. Depending on the severity of ...

intended to raise awareness about dog obesity. The balloon depicts a dog named Waylon—who is so big as to be stuck between the Virgin Hotel and the Hotel Monaco on Wabash Avenue. He is wedged ...