Not just humans but also their pets put on weight if they eat too much and don't get enough exercise. The consequences are similar and so is the dieting advice: lose weight slowly and sensibly. "There ...

Just like humans, dogs also need the correct quantity of food balanced with daily exercise to live long, healthy, and happy lives. But, according to new research from UK Pet Food, 50% of dogs are ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Overweight dogs live shorter lives, a new study finds. The research, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, studied 50,000 dogs and 12 different breeds over ...

A new study from the University of Copenhagen reports that the prevalence of overweight dogs is markedly larger among overweight owners than among normal weight owners. Part of the explanation lies in ...

Many dogs are overweight–but why is that? A new U.S. study involving nearly 14,000 dogs shows that it’s not just treats that lead to weight gain. Personality, breed, and the home environment also play ...