If I had to predict in what year our nation’s pets would fall victim to the obesity epidemic, I would guess 2021. Can you imagine “Headline News” cameras focused on the hindquarters of dogs and cats ...

Did you know that 30 percent of cats ore overweight, 27 percent are obese and 36 percent of dogs are overweight and 17 percent are obese? Surprising but true, a 12-pound Yorkie is the same as an ...

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 cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests -- and both species would likely get healthier in the ...

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to pet food maker Iams about an additive in some of its products for fat dogs and cats. The letter, dated January ...

Obesity is wreaking havoc on cats' digestive systems, causing "significant changes" in their gut microbial compositions and giving them highly acidic poop. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

EVANSVILLE − Weight loss (and the accompanying better health) is on the minds of a lot of Americans these days. As it turns out, even some of the animals out there need to drop a few pounds, too. With ...