Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feeding your pet scraps from the dining table is an absolute no-go, no matter how much they beg. Stroking them, playing with them ...

American pets are packing extra pounds these days, to the detriment of their health. According to Banfield Pet Hospital's annual State of Pet Health report, about one in three of all dogs and cats ...

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Half of the dogs in the United States are reported to be overweight and, according to a new study led by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP), the cause may be a complex web of ...

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 ...

There is no more loyal companion than a canine. A dog will follow you, sit with you and sleep with you. And he'll get fat with you. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that about 60 ...

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 ...

(NEW YORK) — Watching a dog show on TV? Don’t let your sleeping dog lie, it could probably use some exercise. A new study from researchers at the University of Liverpool says one out of four top dogs ...