“Caloric restriction, or fasting, is one of the most well-established interventions for extending lifespan and improving ...

Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

If you’re wondering is my cat overweight? And perhaps how to afford copious amounts of the best dry cat food to keep up with their appetite - you’re not alone. Many pet owners are concerned about ...

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

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 ...

Up to 50 cats are expected to participate in the trial, with their weight and health metrics monitored at three and six ...

A San Francisco pharmaceutical company has started a clinical trial that uses implants to help cats lose weight, and the first feline has already received a dose. Calling the research “ManagEment of ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: My cat Fred’s fat underbelly swings when he walks. I think it’s ...

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 ...

Vets are exploring new medicines for overweight cats. These drugs mimic hormones that reduce appetite and improve glucose ...

PHOENIX — Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is reminding pet owners about the dangers of obesity after the department took in a cat weighing 28 pounds last week. “Part of adopting Albert is ...

Dogs and cats carrying too much extra weight is a widespread problem: a 2022 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that over half of all domestic cats and dogs in the U.S. are ...