San Francisco-based pharmaceutical company OKAVA is investigating an implant that slowly releases a GLP-1 medication for up ...

Cats are obligate carnivores. That means that they can’t derive all their essential nutrients from plants. “Because they have a fairly precise, consistent diet, they've lost some ability to consume ...

Meowzempic is here. Experts estimate that more than half of the world’s pet cats are overweight — and now the flabby tabbies ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests – and both species would likely get ...

Indoor cats have unique dietary needs when compared to their outdoor counterparts. Given that they have fewer chances of exercising and are more prone to becoming obese, choosing the best cat food for ...

Studying the fattest of cats may help us understand how to treat obesity in humans. The shifts in feline gut microbiomes in response to changes in diet are very similar to those seen in humans, ...

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' ...

Q: "Is an iodine-restricted diet more effective than a raw diet for hyperthyroidism? What supplements should my cat be taking to support hyperthyroidism?" A: A balanced raw diet will provide your cat ...

DEAR PET TALK: I have two cats. One slim, one, getting fatter by the day. How do I slim down the fat cat without depriving the slim cat? I have a regular life. I work. I go out. I can’t be here 24-7. ...