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 ...

A veterinarian has expressed his frustration at a common reaction he encounters when informing pet owners that their dog is overweight. Dogs, in all their varied shapes and sizes, require a ...

January’s designation as National Dog Walking Month is encouraging local pet owners to leash up and step outside, promoting ...

My dogs love treats. What dog doesn’t, right? But one of mine is older, has slowed down, and therefore become a little paunchy. So, how do you toss something tasty to the other dogs, but throw her a ...

Dogs in Richmond’s animal shelter need exercise. So do desk-bound city employees. Christie Peters, director of Richmond Animal Care and Control, wondered: Why not pair one with the other? WIth that, ...

A rescue dog has achieved a remarkable transformation after shedding over half her body weight, and now she's finally enjoying the life she deserves. Patches, a beagle terrier mix, was a farm dog ...