The obesity epidemic has impacted both people and pets in the rural Midwestern United
States (MWUS). Tailoring health advice to the socio-demographic characteristics and dietary …

Dog obesity is a significant problem in the US and elsewhere. The purpose was to evaluate
factors contributing to pet obesity in sport and pet dog owners. Owners were recruited over …

Simple Summary Dog obesity is a serious problem around the world. We investigated
factors that contribute to dog obesity in pet dogs versus dogs that participate in sports with …

Obese dogs have been shown to have a diminished quality of life; however, there is less
evidence characterizing the impact of obesity on the quality of life of cats. A cross-sectional …

Pet obesity is higher than ever in the United States. According to the Association for Pet
Obesity Prevention, 52.5% of dogs and 58.3% of cats were either overweight or obese in …

This study investigated the strength of association between owner demographics, dog
characteristics, owner attitude, owner-dog interactions and dog weight profiles in a random …

Obese dogs have been shown to have a diminished quality of life; however, there is less
evidence characterizing the impact of obesity on the quality of life of cats. A cross-sectional …

Background and Aim: Obesity is a serious health issue in people and their pets, with a need
for innovative and engaging prevention strategies. One possible strategy is a One Health …

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 …

Overweight and obesity (O&O) is a risk factor for several health conditions and can result in
a shorter lifespan for cats. The objectives of this study were to investigate (a) cat owners' …