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GLP-1 drugs, used in humans, are being tested in cats and dogs to treat obesity and diabetes in U.S. and U.K. trials.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, popular in humans, are being tested for pets in U.S. and U.K. trials, with a focus on treating obesity and diabetes in cats and dogs.
A pilot study by Okava Pharmaceuticals is testing a six-month implant for cats, while a UK trial called MEOW-1 is evaluating a similar injectable for overweight cats.
These treatments aim to reduce appetite and slow digestion, potentially lowering costs and improving outcomes compared to expensive off-label human drugs.
Results are expected next summer, with hopes of offering affordable, long-term solutions for pet obesity, a growing health concern linked to diabetes and shortened lifespans.
Los fármacos GLP-1, utilizados en humanos, se están probando en gatos y perros para tratar la obesidad y la diabetes en ensayos en Estados Unidos y Reino Unido.