While it isn’t inherently bad to give your dog extra food, it can lead to harmful outcomes. While chubby dogs are often seen ...

Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, discussed strategies for addressing obesity in dogs, while presenting an education ...

"I still have Bella on her diet but sometimes give in when she's crying for treats," the dog's owner, Linda Robinson, told Newsweek.

An activity monitor was fitted to the dogs’ collars 1 week prior to starting the study, and during week 7 of 8 of the trial. In the diet group, the average weight loss the group achieved was 10%.