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 ...

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 ...

Even though 25% of canines exercised more during the pandemic, a survey from Fi and Pumpkin Pet Insurance found that many dogs gained weight during quarantine because of extra food and treats Nicholas ...

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 ...

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have been making headlines for their role in human weight loss, but the conversation is now shifting from dinner tables to dog bowls. With obesity in pets increasingly ...

If your dog is looking like he needs to drop some weight, a new study shows probiotics might do the trick. Researchers identified two strains of probiotics that helped obese canines shed pounds. "The ...

Dogs slip into everyday life with very little effort. They wait near the kitchen, follow footsteps, and sit patiently while ...

Last year a cat named Cinder-Block from Bellingham, Wash., broke the Internet when a video of her weight-loss routine appeared all over social media. In the clip, Cinder-Block paws at the edge of an ...

Overweight pets Pearl and Shorty lost a combined 38 pounds with help from their owners Humans aren’t the only ones losing half their size and embracing a healthier lifestyle, PEOPLE found two dogs who ...

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic have already helped hundreds of thousands of humans to slim down. Now, scientists want to develop drugs that could help dogs ditch their puppy fat. One biotech firm has ...

A new California law banning the sale of dogs and cats under one year old is now in effect, impacting how pets can be sold statewide. Veterinarian Dr. Tom Greek explains what the law covers and ...