Over time the human–animal bond has been changed. For instance, the role of pets has
changed from work animals (protecting houses, catching mice) to animals with a social …

Simple Summary The Earth is under increasing pressure from the burgeoning global human
population and the subsequent rise in demand for food and a myriad of other finite …

Obesity in humans is a growing global problem and is one of the greatest public health
challenges we face today. Most researchers agree that, as in humans, the incidence in the …

Abstract Knowledge of risk factors for canine obesity is an important pre-requisite of effective
preventative strategies. This study aimed to investigate risk factors for canine obesity in adult …

Canine obesity is associated with comorbidities, a shortened lifespan, and a poorer quality
of life, but epidemiological studies characterizing canine obesity in Latin America are scarce …

In 2018%, 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States were reported by veterinarians
as overweight or obese. 1 From 2008 to 2018, the reported incidence of overweight or …

Obesity in dogs is an emerging issue that affects canine health and well-being. Its
development is ascribed to several factors, including genetic predisposition and dietary …

Simple Summary Overweight is a growing problem in dogs worldwide and negative health
effects associated with excess body weight are common. The body condition score (BCS) …

OBJECTIVE To compare pet owners' and veterinarians' perceptions of veterinarian-client
conversations concerning pet weight and identify challenges related to communication …

Background Dog walking may have multiple physical and mental health advantages, but not
all dog owners appear to benefit. Dog health is a described barrier to dog walking activity …