With the start of a new year many are hoping to get in shape or drop a few pounds. The Seattle Humane Society in Bellevue just sent us this story about a Renton couple and their dogs who losts a ...

Just like humans, dogs also need the correct quantity of food balanced with daily exercise to live long, healthy, and happy lives. But, according to new research from UK Pet Food, 50% of dogs are ...

Q: My friend’s dog is overweight. Alarmingly so. She doesn’t seem to think there’s a problem. Can obesity in animals be a health concern? A: Absolutely. Depending on how overweight your friend’s dog ...

PHOTOS: Obese beagle works toward healthy weightKale Chip, a dog who weighed in at a hefty 85 pounds when he was surrendered to Chicago Animal Care and Control, has lost 23 pounds and is now looking ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve begun walking our two beagles around our quiet neighborhood, both for their benefit and mine. One of the dogs has always been chubby, but both are well-loved and have always ...