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

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

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

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 ...

Obesity in cats is a growing problem. In fact, it’s one of the most common health problems in cats today! The good news is that many obese cats can be helped with diet and exercise changes, so there’s ...

A California pharmaceutical company is preparing to test a new weight-loss medication designed specifically for overweight ...

Why are so many of our cats now obese? The biggest change I have seen in the last 50 years of being around cats is in their lifestyle. The majority of cats are no longer farm animals that wander the ...

Fat cats. They’re great pets, internet famous and, according to a new study, possibly the next big thing in obesity research. Published in Scientific Reports, the study discovered our feline friends ...

Pudgy pets are a problem in America. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, a shocking 56% of dogs and 60% of cats in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. World Pet ...

Crumbs, the world’s heaviest cat, died on Saturday as vets believe his obesity hid cancerous tumors that likely caused his death. Earlier this year, the cat named Kroshik (which translates to “Crumbs” ...

Fat cats. They’re great pets, internet famous and, according to a new study, possibly the next big thing in obesity research. Published in Scientific Reports, the study discovered our feline friends ...

Pudgy with a purpose: Fat cats could help humans better understand the way gut bacteria influences conditions like obesity and Type 2 diabetes, a new study claims. Food-related changes in obese cats' ...