GLP-1 trial seeks to use meds to slim down cats

The 50 cats in MEOW-1 will be given an implant smaller than a microchip. Some cats will receive a placebo, while others will ...
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60% of Cats Are Too Fat: A Human Medication Could Melt Off Those Pounds

A small device implanted in cats could change the way we tackle pet obesity, releasing medication to improve health without ...
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Ozempic is coming for your fat cats (and dogs!)

Obesity isn’t just a human problem; around 60% of cats and dogs in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese. Now, a new ...

Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets?

Some experts cited the case of Slentrol, an older weight loss drug for dogs made by Pfizer’s animal health division (which ...
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60 percent of dogs and cats are now too fat to stay healthy, according to a new global study

Our furry friends are facing a serious health crisis that many pet owners don't even realise exists. A shocking new global ...
The New York Times

We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...