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 ...

The teenage you may be jealous, but take your dog's great skin as a sign that they're healthy. "Signs of skin issues include ...

As pet owners, we love to spoil our furry companions with treats, extra food, and cuddles. But while a little extra weight may seem harmless or even adorable, pet obesity is a growing problem that can ...

Dr. Smyrnova urges portion control, so if your 55-pound dog should be at 50 pounds, she should receive no more than 1,400 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER — A study by Banfield Pet Hospital ...

Is your pet as healthy as they should be? Many owners unknowingly overlook signs of weight gain in their furry companions. Extra weight can lead to health issues like joint pain, reduced energy, and ...

We all know that being severely overweight is dangerous. From stress on our joints to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, being obese is a serious medical issue. But when it comes to our pets, ...

SATURDAY, Dec. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss drugs aren’t just for people anymore; They may soon be available for your furry friend. A California company, Okava Pharmaceuticals, has launched ...

The latest survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention revealed that 55% of dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight, each equals around 80 million pets. And just like people, overweight pets ...

Although some pet owners end up making several mistakes, the most common error I see pet owners make, again and again, is that they let their pets become overweight ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been ...