The world's first GLP-1 weight-loss treatment for pets has begun with successful cat dosing. The six-month implant could ...

In today’s fast-paced life, our pets are more than just animals — they’re part of the family. We spoil them with toys, cuddles, and lots of treats. But what many of us don’t realize is that this love, ...

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

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - October is National Pet Wellness Month and October 11th is Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Tying these two together means taking a good hard look at your pet’s overall health. Are ...

Go ahead, give a dog a bone — but make it low fat. Jas Mattu, a veterinarian for Berkeley-based University Veterinary Hospital, is raising awareness of the pet obesity epidemic. According to the ...

With a round face and protruding belly, obesity in pets can easily be dismissed as excess fluff or simply a cute characteristic. But, while many owners believe they are being kind and loving by ...

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

Many people might be looking to shift a few pounds in the New Year - and their pets could be included in their efforts. The device is designed to slowly release the medication over a period of up to ...