Ozempic for Cats? A New Weight Loss Implant Could Help Chonky Kitties Slim Down

If your cat has gone from pleasantly plump to full on chonk, you are not alone. Experts estimate that more than half of pet cats worldwide are overweight or obese. Now, a new weight loss drug similar to Ozempic is being tested for cats, and it could change how veterinarians help pets reach a healthier weight. A pet pharmaceutical company called OKAVA Pharmaceuticals recently announced that it has begun early clinical trials of a new drug called OKV 119. The goal is simple but ambitious. Help overweight cats lose weight safely and sustainably, without daily pills or drastic feeding battles.