Ozempic for Cats? 10 Things Pet Owners Need to Know About GLP-1 Drugs in 2026

Pet obesity has quietly become one of the fastest-growing health problems among cats and dogs.

As GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and similar drugs revolutionize obesity treatment in humans, veterinary researchers are exploring whether the same science could improve the lives of overweight pets.

While no mainstream veterinary GLP-1 product has reached the market yet, research is accelerating, making 2026 a pivotal year to watch.