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

The 50 cats in MEOW-1 will be given an implant smaller than a microchip. Some cats will receive a placebo, while others will ...

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 ...

A California company, Okava Pharmaceuticals, has launched a clinical trial testing a GLP-1–based weight loss treatment in 50 ...

The popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs might be expanding to our pets. New research is underway for something being called ...

I used to live with a gorgeously chonky cat. His name was Cucumber and he weighed 21 pounds. Cucumber spent most of his time draped languidly over furniture, snuggling, and posing for selfies with me.

Everyone knows fat cats are adorable. Don’t believe it? A quick browse through the #catsofinstagram hashtag should convince you. Unfortunately, pet obesity has become a growing concern for both ...

ST. LOUIS (KSDK) – A national campaign takes aim at helping your feline friend shed a few extra pounds. Purina Cat Chow has launched the "Why Weight?" program, which focuses on asking cat owners to ...

An estimated 57% of U.S. cats are overweight or obese, according to a 2008 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. So WebMD asked Rolan Tripp, DVM, for advice on how to get fat cats back ...