Over 59% of U.S. dogs and 61% of cats are overweight, leading to new pet weight-loss drugs.

Over 59% of dogs and 61% of cats in the U.S. are overweight, prompting the development of weight-loss drugs for pets similar to Wegovy and Ozempic for humans. Companies like Better Choice are working on these drugs, though they may be expensive. The FDA approved a diet drug for dogs before, but it was removed due to side effects. Pet owners are willing to spend on their pets' health, but the ethics of feeding pets heavily when humans face food insecurity is a concern.

November 24, 2024
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