The One Thing Vets Wish All Dog Owners Understood first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally ...

P et obesity is an urgent concern, with nearly 60% of dogs in the U.S. and about 50% in the U.K. classified as overweight. Understanding obese dog breeds is vital to promoting dog health.

Signs of obesity in dogs. Obesity in dogs can sometimes creep up gradually, it’s important to watch out for signs that your dog may be carrying too much weight. These include: ...

If your dog has an obesity issue or problems with pancreatitis, giving a fatty treat like ice cream will make things worse.

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found in 2022 that 61% of cats and 59% of dogs are overweight.. Other research found that giving pets leftover meats like a strip or two of bacon can ...

They identified the DENN1B as a key obesity gene in these dogs. DENN1B is responsible for, among other things, the regulation and trafficking of melanocortin 4 receptors.

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How a Labrador retriever’s genes might affect the dog’s obesity risk. Owners of high-risk dogs should be careful about how they manage their pet’s food.

The dog gene found to be most strongly associated with obesity in labradors was DENND1B. An additional four genes associated with canine obesity, but which exert a smaller effect than DENND1B ...