Dogs and humans are fatter than ever — it’s no surprise that overweight people tend to have overweight dogs. Now, scientists ...

Nearly one in every four dogs and cats in the United States is overweight or obese, according to recent numbers tallied by the Banfield Pet Hospital. The problem is so pervasive that the ...

According to one survey, 42% of dog and cat owners said their pets gained weight during quarantine. Veterinarian Dr. Timnah Lee says overweight dogs are at risk for diabetes and heart and joint ...

We’re not much for canine body-shaming, but apparently a large chunk of the contestants at Britain’s Crufts dog show – the world’s biggest show, which started in 1891 – aren’t as fit ...

For instance: A common way we get overweight dogs is from overfeeding them, whether through putting too much in their bowls or handing out too many treats, because that bond is even stronger when ...

About one-third of dogs and cats in the U.S. are now overweight, according to a report released Tuesday by Banfield Pet Hospital, which operates nearly 1,000 veterinary clinics across the country ...

People often claim their pet pooches aren't overweight - "they're just a bit cuddly". Experts at the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) believe nearly half (46%) of dogs are overweight ...

The Dogs Trust in East Sussex has had similar cases, including a pair of overweight dachshunds whose stomachs drag on the ground when they walk. Overweight dogs going on diets. Video, 00:01 ...

When Amara Schultz came across a research project for overweight dogs, she knew her two-year-old labrador Archie would be a perfect candidate. "He's very mellow, very loving, very chill ...