The device, OKV-119, is a GLP-1 implant, or a small device inserted under the skin that can deliver doses of medication for ...

Obese cats in a clinical trial will be given an implant that slowly releases a GLP-1 over three months.

There’s a silent epidemic quietly impacting countless cats across the United States and throughout the world: pet obesity. It’s a condition that, while seemingly harmless at first glance, can ...

If your cat is carrying a bit of extra weight, it’s more than just a cosmetic issue. Extra pounds can lead to serious health ...

Just like us humans, cats love their food—sometimes too much. Combine that with the life of leisure that many of our beloved house cats live (like sunbathing in their favorite chair for hours), and ...

A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.

Some experts cited the case of Slentrol, an older weight loss drug for dogs made by Pfizer’s animal health division (which ...

Weight loss journeys are never easy; they require patience and time. The same goes for cats. In fact, around 60% of house cats are overweight, and some reach extreme levels where serious intervention ...

The last time I took my indoor kitty to the vet, I was told in no uncertain terms that it was time for her to lose some weight. I was advised to stop feeding her dry food, as it was more fattening ...

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. -- Patches, the once 40-pound cat adopted from Richmond Animal Care and Control last year, is marking a major milestone in his weight-loss journey. The Mechanicsville feline spent ...