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 ...

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 ...

"Why is my dog so fat?" Allison is becoming very frustrated as she has watched Rufus, her 8-year-old dachshund mix, turn into what she describes as a sausage. Realizing it is not in his best interest, ...

Half of the dogs in the United States are reported to be overweight and, according to a new study led by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP), the cause may be a complex web of ...

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 ...