Not only does obesity contribute to a dog’s ability and willingness to exercise; it damages their organs. Obesity is common in dogs of all ages, but it’s most commonly seen in dogs between 5-10 years ...

Labrador retrievers are common pets, but they also work as service dogs, aiding people with sight or hearing impairments. Unfortunately, the breed is particularly prone to getting overweight, and this ...

Dog ownersin the UK are facing a growing problem as more pets are becoming overweight. A report in The Guardian stated that 50 per cent of dogs and 43 per cent of cats in the UK are overweight, but ...

Genetic variants associated with canine obesity, particularly DENND1B, are also associated with obesity in humans, new research revealed. Notably, labrador retrievers carrying DENND1B had around 7% ...

Pet obesity is an urgent concern, with nearly 60% of dogs in the U.S. and about 50% in the U.K. classified as overweight.