Instead of weekly injections like the human recipients of the blockbuster weight loss pharmaceuticals receive, the felines take capsules under the skin.

Why are so many of our cats now obese? The biggest change I have seen in the last 50 years of being around cats is in their lifestyle. The majority of cats are no longer farm animals that wander the ...

Being a “fat cat” can be dangerous. That’s why cat lovers are working on helping them – including one “kitty fat camp” in ...

An estimated 57% of U.S. cats are overweight or obese, according to a 2008 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. So WebMD asked Rolan Tripp, DVM, for advice on how to get fat cats back ...

Obesity in cats is a growing problem. In fact, it’s one of the most common health problems in cats today! The good news is that many obese cats can be helped with diet and exercise changes, so there’s ...

DEAR PET TALK: I have two cats. One slim, one, getting fatter by the day. How do I slim down the fat cat without depriving the slim cat? I have a regular life. I work. I go out. I can’t be here 24-7. ...

This One Habit Could Be Quietly Shortening Your Cat’s Life originally appeared on PetHelpful. In the past, cats weren't nearly as obese as they are now because they were outside all of the time, or at ...