Paw-zempic 'Could GLP-1 drugs work for obese cats'

08/12/2025 5 min
Paw-zempic 'Could GLP-1 drugs work for obese cats'

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GLP-1 drugs could work for obese cats, and clinical trials are currently underway to develop a veterinary-specific treatment. A San Francisco-based biopharmaceutical company, Okava Pharmaceuticals, is conducting a pilot study called MEOW-1 (ManagEment of OverWeight cats) to test a GLP-1 drug delivered via a small, long-acting implant. The implant, which is slightly larger than a microchip, slowly releases the medication over several monthsDon’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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