Vera Junge, Volunteer Coordinator of Unity Hospice and Palliative Care, explains their novel program which cares for pets of ...

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Ozempic's rise as a weight-loss drug has been nothing short of explosive. Now, a new implant version for pets is set to be ...

"We are proud to collaborate with Hill's as we work together to advance research on understanding pet obesity bias and promoting evidence-based treatments for obesity," said Dr. Ernie Ward, Founder of ...

WASHINGTON — Future pet food labels that indicate the number of calories per serving could help obese animals shed the extra pounds, a veterinarians’ association recommended to the Food and Drug ...

Life’s ruff enough without the added challenge of getting your pudgy pup or tubby tabby to slim down. America’s obesity crisis extends beyond humans — studies suggest that around 60% of dogs and cats ...

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.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Association for Pet Obesity surveyed more than 2,000 pet owners in 41 states and found that 60 percent of cats and more than 55 percent of dogs are overweight or obese.

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 ...

While over-feeding by giving treats to your animal may be considered a sign of your affection, it might also be a death sentence. In the United States and other countries, about 40 percent of pets are ...

We're a nation utterly besotted with our dogs – with owners reportedly spending thousands of pounds on their companions every year. But while the urge to spoil our beloved pets is natural, these ...