Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

“Caloric restriction, or fasting, is one of the most well-established interventions for extending lifespan and improving ...

Some experts cited the case of Slentrol, an older weight loss drug for dogs made by Pfizer’s animal health division (which later became a stand-alone company called Zoetis). Slentrol, which was ...

The 50 cats in MEOW-1 will be given an implant smaller than a microchip. Some cats will receive a placebo, while others will ...

San Francisco-based pharmaceutical company OKAVA is investigating an implant that slowly releases a GLP-1 medication for up ...

Around 70% of Americans are obese or overweight. And their cats aren’t too far off. According to the Association for Pet ...

Obesity isn’t just a human problem; around 60% of cats and dogs in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese. Now, a new treatment that started with humans may be making its way to our furry friends ...

Relations between dogs and people are so normal and pervasive as to pass almost unregarded. Yet viewed objectively, this ...

Baby bison appear to have a blast chasing each other at Yellowstone National Park 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk loses $27M in guarantees due to 'unusual' contract void The case of a felon who paid lobbyists ...

“Mince pies may be a festive favourite for humans, but they’re not safe for pets. The high sugar and fat content can upset ...

Millions of dog owners across the UK have been warned they could cause their pets 'serious damage', with experts advising ...

Some veterinarians are already prescribing GLP-1 drugs intended for humans to pets, with one veterinary endocrinologist at Texas A&M telling the NYT he uses the drugs a “handful of times a year” in ...