If your cat has reached a size best described as “majestically chonky,” science may soon have a solution that spares you from micromanaging every scoop. A weight-loss drug for cats, modeled after human medications like Ozempic, is now being tested in veterinary clinical trials.

More than half of pet cats worldwide are estimated to be overweight, according to researchers. That extra “fluff” puts cats at higher risk for diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and mobility issues. Fixing the problem sounds simple until you try it. Cats need to lose weight slowly to avoid serious complications, and managing their food intake can turn into a months-long negotiation that neither side enjoys.

OKAVA Pharmaceuticals is testing a drug called OKV-119, a long-acting implant designed to help overweight c

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