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More than half of US pets are now overweight: surprising health crisis for cats and dogs

Overfeeding, lack of physical exercise, and the convenience of calorie-dense foods are cited as key contributors to excess weight in dogs and cats. Many pets receive more food than they need and ... Read More

Ozempic for cats is coming, and vets are testing it on overweight pets

More than half of the world's pet cats are overweight, experts estimate, and soon, these chubby felines may be treated with a drug similar to Ozempic. In a press release, pet drug company OKAVA ... Read More

Fido get fat? Ozempic for dogs could hit the market in three years

Life’s ruff enough without the added challenge of getting your pudgy pup or tubby tabby to slim down. America’s obesity crisis extends beyond humans — studies suggest that around 60% of dogs and cats ... Read More

How to Get Your Pet to Lose Weight

I recently found myself googling “how to get your cat to lose weight” and stumbled upon countless Reddit threads and pet blogs with vague, often contradictory information. Full disclosure: This ... Read More

Scientists Testing GLP-1s for Overweight Dogs and Cats

Your pet dog or cat might soon be a chubby little munchkin no more. Welcome to the burgeoning era of — we swear we’re not making this up — “ozempets,” in which your servile critters might shed some ... Read More

17 Signs Your Pet Might Be Overweight and How to Help

Is your pet as healthy as they should be? Many owners unknowingly overlook signs of weight gain in their furry companions. Extra weight can lead to health issues like joint pain, reduced energy, and ... Read More

Healthy Habits Made Easy: Update Your Pet's Health and Wellness Routine Without Fuss

(Family Features) Pets are more than companions – they’re family – and keeping them healthy can be simple, enjoyable and rewarding. Today’s pet parents may be busier than ever, yet they’re also more ... Read More

Pets on skinny jabs? Here’s how to help them lose weight naturally

In addition to her academic affiliation at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and support from the Institute for Knowledge Exchange Practice (IKEP) at NTU, Jacqueline Boyd is affiliated with The Kennel ... Read More

Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher ... Read More