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 ...

Is my dog just sturdily built–or already overweight? Many owners ask themselves this question, often without finding a clear ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new survey has revealed that 48% of dogs in the UK are overweight. One in six revealed they don’t know how much food they ...

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 ...

Extra cuddles may feel adorable, but hidden beneath that soft cuteness could be a serious health concern. Pet obesity is ...

A vet has shared some of the traits he considers to be 'unhealthy' in dogs, as they can cause an array of health problems - and they're all things that come from breeding ...