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 ...

Could dogs who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of high intraocular pressure (the pressure inside the eyes)? That’s a question that researchers wanted to answer, as high eye pressure is ...

Life’s ruff enough without the added challenge of getting your pudgy pup or tubby tabby to slim down. America’s obesity crisis extends beyond humans — studies suggest that around 60% of dogs and cats ...

Is my dog just sturdily built–or already overweight? Many owners ask themselves this question, often without finding a clear answer. The actual weight says little about a dog’s health. A simple touch ...

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 ...

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, ...

Using a bed sheet as a sling to help support Moby's rear left leg, Jenn Jobe took the 90.4-pound beagle mix for a walk. Even though Moby needed the support of the makeshift sling during his 15-minute ...

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 ...