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Are chunky pets cute? Yes. Can obesity be a serious health problem for pets? Also yes. So let’s talk weight management tips to get your pet in good shape.

Woman celebrating her yellow lab's birthday.

The math isn’t as cut and dry as you’d think.

Woman feeding her kitten from a bowl at home.

Some helpful guidelines to follow.

Woman feeding her kitten from a bowl at home.

Guidelines from keeping them full — but not too full.

Nutrition Calculator

If we could give our pets infinite treats, we would. But this tool will tell you the right amount to feed your friend.

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Woman petting her small dog's full belly.

They seem to be bottomless pits, but something has to to tell them when to stop... right?

Woman feeding her large white dog at home.

Experts weigh in on whether eating once or twice is better for health and longevity.

Cute brown Pitbull dog eating kibble from a bowl.

Per this study, American dogs are overweight—but you have to consider these factors.

Small brown puppy chewing on plastic donut toy.

The chemical has been linked to a variety of health problems in animals.

Man trying to tempt dog to eat his kibble.

If you ask them, they would say they should be eating always. But here’s the truth.

Woman feeding dog food from bowl.

They might still be your baby, but here’s why they need to eat like a grown-up.

Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Cute dog dining with people during the evening light on the backyard of the house outdoors.

Being constantly starving is in their genes.


A dog and a cat eating from the same food dish.

This National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, here are pro tips to help make sure your pet isn’t packing on too many pounds.

Grey cat at looking up from eating on floor at home

The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people. Your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being.

Woman feeds gray cat dry food.

While they might not be working on their gains,” there are other reasons this diet could be a good fit.

Young woman with her senior dog in the autumn park.

Your older dog is the love of your life. Here are some health issues to look out for.

orange cat being given a small cat food bowl

Sometimes, they actually do need to eat.

Growth Charts

So, you have a new, tiny family member? Well, we’ll help you track their growth, keep an eye on their health, and even predict how not-so-tiny they’ll become. Just add their weight to start.

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woman feeding cat a treat

Despite what your cat thinks, jerky treats all day, every day, is not the answer.

Border Collie digging into a plate of dog food while seated at a yellow table

Keep your pup’s weight down, and you could add years to their life. What’s better than that?

white cat having dry food added to its feeder

Go ahead, make your morning routine a little easier.

Woman measuring dog food with scale

Diet culture is a tricky thing — for pets, too.

Woman petting her cat

We love a chonky cat, but here’s what you should know.

overweight orange cat

If they’ve lost their hourglass figure, then not that much — according to a veterinary nutritionist.

Man crouching down to let two dogs eat out of a bowl

The key to curbing mindless snacking — this is for your dog.

Woman sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast with her cat eating next to her

A new report finds that one in three dogs and one in seven cats have unhealthy levels of E. coli present in their gut microbiome.

A woman holding a French bulldog over her shoulder.

Breeds with those squished-in faces are charming — but their health issues are not.

An obese dachshund dog plays with a rubber ball on a sandy beach

Don’t take it personally — even if that’s hard to do.

Puppy eating food out of a bowl

A dog food measurement by any other name would be confusing.

A fat cat lounging on a shelf.

A study found that smart feeders and digital scales are successful tools in cat weight-loss programs.

A dog laying on a couch peacefully.

If hypothyroidism is to blame, it’s best not to let sleeping dogs lie.

Great Dane dog and Chihuahua dog laying in the grass

We know, our pets grow up too fast. But seriously, how fast is too fast (or slow)? Kinship and Waltham Petcare Science Institute created a simple tool to help your new pet’s growth stay on track.

A dog sitting on the floor with a bowl of kibble.

Microscopic organisms may reveal pathways to better health for your pet.

A woman wearing colorful activewear running on the beach with her dog.

Helpful tips on shaping up with your dog.

A woman measuring her Dalmatian mix senior dog's kibble food with a couple pill bottles on the table too in a modern looking living room

How many calories does a dog need?