Tag: Overweight Dogs

Pet obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Sadly, this condition is 100% preventable. If you've been asking yourself "is my pet overweight?", this article will explain how to tell and what you can do about it. According to recent research from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats were classified as overweight or obese in 2022. Unfortunately, this statistic is also directly linked to a rise in diseases commonly associated with excess weight including diabetes, arthritis and certain types of cancer.

Being overweight is just as dangerous for your dog as it is for people. If you're trying to help your dog slim down, this homemade dog food for weight loss may be just what you need.

Depending on the breed, when your dog is seven years or older, he may be considered a senior.  With old age comes various issues that can...

We all know that obesity is a serious issue in the USA, with some stats showing that obesity rates exceed 25% in 48 US...

Obesity is becoming an epidemic for dogs and cats, especially in the United States. Like humans, being obese makes our pets more susceptible to many different health conditions. Also, it can end up taking years off Fido's life. This homemade weight loss dog food may be just what your pet needs to slim down.

Week 3 of The Weight Loss Journey: Toby - Starting weight = 28lb | Current weight = 26lb10oz | Goal = 23lb | 4oz 2x’s...

A good dog treadmill will benefit overweight dogs and those in recovery from an injury as a physical therapy option. It's also a great indoor...

Dogs with certain medical conditions may require a low-fat diet (often senior dogs, obesity-related conditions, and dogs with kidney or liver disease). Pets who need...

Whether you're trying to get your dog to lose weight, gain weight or you're just curious about how much he actually weighs, you can learn how to weigh your dog at home. Keeping tabs on your pet's weight is one of the best things that you can do for his overall health and well-being.

Obesity is an epidemic, and sadly it is easily preventable. Learning how to make a dog lose weight could add years to your pet's life!

In this episode, we speak with Prof. Alex German about canine obesity. Alex is a Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liverpool.

Pet obesity is a growing problem in both dogs and cats (1). Studies found that it's related to poor food management on the dog...