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 Pharmaceuticals announced that its first clinical trial is underway to test the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of its drug implant system, OKV-119.

The announcement offers hope for the many owners who are having difficulty getting their beloved pets back to a healthy weight. Overweight and obese cats face a higher risk of osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, diabetes mellitus , and cardiovascular problems.

Commonly caused by ' free feeding ', where cats are allowed to eat from a full bowl of food at any time during the day, feline obesity can be difficult to treat, especially as it m

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