It’s not too late to start a New Year’s Resolution. I’m thinking a good choice would be exercise and diet for out overweight pets. I was talking to a pet owner this week and she mentioned I should do ...

CHAMPAIGN — A study of overweight dogs fed a reduced calorie, high-protein, high-fiber diet for 24 weeks found that the dogs’ body composition and inflammatory markers changed over time in ways that ...

As a vet, obesity in dogs is something I encounter all too often in practice, and it’s a growing problem among our canine companions. In my job, I see first-hand the impact that carrying extra weight ...

Everyone knows fat cats are adorable. Don’t believe it? A quick browse through the #catsofinstagram hashtag should convince you. Unfortunately, pet obesity has become a growing concern for both ...

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Our 2 1/2-year-old sheltie is a glutton. The breeder we bought him from when he was 7 months old warned us that he would be. He's now 10 pounds overweight, despite our attempts to control his diet.