As pet owners, we love to spoil our furry companions with treats, extra food, and cuddles. But while a little extra weight may seem harmless or even adorable, pet obesity is a growing problem that can ...

When I looked at my appointment book for the day, I thought something must be wrong. Someone who worked in the fitness industry was bringing his cat in to the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals. Did he ...

Pets come in all shapes and sizes and every day more people are adding a four-legged friend to their family. However, with all the pampering that we give our pets, we may overlook that they may be ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER — A study by Banfield Pet Hospital ...

Dutch rabbits are small, distinctly marked rabbits that are popular to keep as pets. Owning a Dutch rabbit can be a fun and rewarding experience for children and adults. Keep reading to learn more ...

During the holiday season, many of us are guilty of overindulging in our favorite foods and special snacks. And for pets, it's not much different — whether they're getting table scraps or extra treats ...

Pets are obese when they're 20 percent over ideal weight, which for cats and small dogs can be only a couple pounds. Obesity in pets contributes to arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and ...

Research regarding rabbit welfare and behavior indicates that there are many things that general practitioners and pet rabbit owners can do to improve the welfare of pet rabbits. Veterinarians can ...