Weight Loss Drugs for Pets: The Next Frontier?

Tuesday, 2026/01/1382 words2 minutes359 reads
Many pets are too fat. This is bad for their health. Now, doctors are making new medicine to help pets lose weight.
The medicine is like what people use to get thinner. It makes animals feel full, so they eat less. One company is testing it on cats now.
If it works, it could help many fat cats and dogs. But some worry that owners might not want their pets to eat less. The medicine might cost a lot of money too.
Weight Loss Drugs for Pets: The Next Frontier?

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    What does the new medicine do for pets?