Patches, the once 40-pound cat Kay Ford adopted from Richmond Animal Care and Control nearly three years ago, is closing in ...

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

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

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. ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- A fat cat from Washington has reached viral fame after video of her protesting her workout routine went viral. Exercise is rarely fun, as Cinderblock the Cat can attest. But no ...

A fat Russian cat who is not the biggest fan of diets is proving to be very relatable in his struggle to shed his extra pounds. Kroshik, which translates in English to "Little Baby" or "Crumbs" is ...

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 ...

MORTON GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Morton Grove shelter is hoping you have room for an extra, fat feline in your life. Bruno is a Russian Blue cat with a little extra fluff. Cats of his breed usually are ...

Pudgy with a purpose: Fat cats could help humans better understand the way gut bacteria influences conditions like obesity and Type 2 diabetes, a new study claims. Food-related changes in obese cats' ...