Many dogs and cats are affected by chronic diseases that significantly impact their health
and welfare and relationships with humans. Some of these diseases can be challenging to …

The global growth in canine population has led to a thriving market for pet food, especially
treats sector. This review explores the growing market for canine treats, revealing a deep …

Simple Summary Even though dogs are an integral part of many Aotearoa New Zealand
(NZ) households, there is a shortage of studies investigating the NZ dog owners' attitudes …

This research aimed to improve our understanding of how owners' beliefs and behaviour are
associated with obesity in companion dogs. To do this, we employed new theoretical …

Objective: To investigate the physical activity levels of students enrolled in a standard fitness
walking class versus a service-learning dog walking class. Participants: College students …

Circadian biology's impact on human physical health and its role in disease development
and progression is widely recognized. The forefront of circadian rhythm research now …

There are no epidemiological studies that point to the fat content of the diet as a risk factor
for overweight in the dog (Note 1). In man, at the population level, high fat intake is a …

Circadian rhythms underlie healthy physiology and are integral to recovery from disease as
circadian disruption impairs healing and results in worse long-term outcomes. The field of …

Gezien de wereldwijde toename van de obesitas problematiek bij honden en katten is het
van groot belang dat dierenartsen dit probleem algemeen erkennen, diagnosticeren en …

Several factors play a role in the development of obesity in animals, which is the most
important of them lack of exercise, excessive feeding, and hormonal disorders. Testosterone …