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Overfeeding, lack of physical exercise, and the convenience of calorie-dense foods are cited as key contributors to excess ...

Fosun and Huadong biotech labs eye feline obesity drugs as owners weigh cuteness against health risks Irina Zhou's ...

Go ahead, give a dog a bone — but make it low fat. Jas Mattu, a veterinarian for Berkeley-based University Veterinary Hospital, is raising awareness of the pet obesity epidemic. According to the ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - October is National Pet Wellness Month and October 11th is Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Tying these two together means taking a good hard look at your pet’s overall health. Are ...

MY pet has a big build” or “my pet has a lot of fur” certainly are statements of denial. Fat camouflaged as fur is still fat. The ideal dog or cat has a tucked-in tummy and the ribs are easy to feel, ...

Obesity is the most common nutritional problem seen by small-animal veterinarians, affecting about one out of every four pets. Just as in humans, obesity can lead to serious life-threatening medical ...

If your dog or cat looks more like a footstool than an animal, it's time to do something about that excess weight. There is an epidemic of fat pets in the United States, one that's often unrecognized.

Many people might be looking to shift a few pounds in the New Year - and their pets could be included in their efforts. The device is designed to slowly release the medication over a period of up to ...