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.

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Genetic variants associated with canine obesity, particularly DENND1B, are also associated with obesity in humans, new research revealed. Notably, labrador retrievers carrying DENND1B had around 7% ...

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 this ...

Dogs are cute, no matter what they look like. Big, small, fluffy, sleek — in our book, they’re all good pups. As cute Fluffy is, though, have you ever stopped to consider how accurate her name is? If ...

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 ...

Obesity is common in our society for humans and our pets. Spring is a good time to consider the impacts of winter accumulation of weight resulting from reduced activity and no change in calorie intake ...

Dog ownersin the UK are facing a growing problem as more pets are becoming overweight. A report in The Guardian stated that 50 per cent of dogs and 43 per cent of cats in the UK are overweight, but ...

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 finding a ...

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 ...