Researchers test GLP-1 for pets

Name: Researchers test GLP-1 for pets
Uploaded: 2025-12-04T17:55:00-0500
Duration: 1 min 1 s
Description: GLP-1 weight loss drugs are now being tested in pets. San Francisco-based Okawa Pharmaceuticals has launched a clinical trial, MEOW ONE, using a small under-the-skin implant to deliver the medication to 50 cats over six months. Researchers hope the drugs could help cats lose weight and improve long-term health, with results expected next summer.

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are now being tested in pets. San Francisco-based Okawa Pharmaceuticals has launched a clinical trial, MEOW ONE, using a small under-the-skin implant to deliver the medication to 50 cats over six months. Researchers hope the drugs could help cats lose weight and improve long-term health, with results expected next summer.