Okay, I give up. One of my senior dogs is, well, rather portly. You see, over time Ruby's aging joints have made longer walks ...

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 ...

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.

The need to shed unwanted pounds affects not only humans, but also dogs, according to veterinary experts. Pet obesity rates have been on the rise over the past two decades in the U.S., with 59% of ...

Overweight and obesity are among the most common conditions veterinarians see in both dogs and cats. Yet weight-loss plans for pets are frequently unsuccessful, with a high drop-out rate. In one study ...

Washington, D.C.—Researchers have identified 2 strains of probiotics that can be used to reduce weight in obese dogs. The research is published this week in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the ...

UK scientists say they've identified why dogs and humans are more likely to be overweight or obese, which may pave the way for weight loss treatment. rh2010 - stock.adobe.com The team found several ...

The blockbuster weight-loss drug boom may not stop with humans. Scientists are now exploring whether medicines similar to Ozempic and Wegovy could one day help overweight pets, with early-stage ...

Source: U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous If the data from a new study are to be believed, the social stigma of obesity, or what we might call "anti-fat bias," not only affects ...

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