Dogs are cute, no matter what they look like. Big, small, fluffy, sleek — in our book, they’re all good pups. As cute Fluffy is, though, have you ever stopped to consider how accurate her name is? If ...

As researchers continue to delve into the effects—both negative and positive—of spaying and neutering dogs, data included in a recent scientific publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary ...

Psychologist and behavior change expert Professor Thomas Webb and a team of researchers has developed a health pack to help owners manage their dogs' weight. The study is published in the journal ...

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 ...

Certain dogs carry a genetic mutation that not only heightens their love for food but also results in a lower calorie-burning rate, making them “hardwired” for obesity. The Labrador retriever has been ...

Obesity in cats and dogs arises from an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, leading to excessive accumulation of adipose tissue. Beyond simple fat deposition, adipose tissue functions as ...