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

Around 70% of Americans are obese or overweight. And their cats aren’t too far off. According to the Association for Pet ...

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

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

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

Geneticist Michael Klotsman was frustrated by human drug development. That led him to launch a startup focused on treatments ...

Bill Reh lived with his kidney disease for decades, not needing a transplant until earlier this year. A donor match was found ...

The average lifespan for felines is between 13 and 17 years, with certain aspects playing a role in longevity.

Heartworm testing is another key topic. Heartworm disease develops silently and spreads through mosquito bites. Dr. John Hergenrether notes that annual tests confirm prevention is working. Routine lab ...

Researchers are using a tiny implant that goes under the skin. It’ll release a GLP-1 medication drug in 50 cats over the ...

The device, OKV-119, is a GLP-1 implant, or a small device inserted under the skin that can deliver doses of medication for up to six months.

The world's first GLP-1 weight-loss treatment for pets has begun with successful cat dosing. The six-month implant could ...