What are we doing?

Kris · 01-05-2007, 11:38 AM

Saw this on CNN today and just thought, "what are we doing to our dogs?" so thought I'd share and see what you all thought...

Doggy diet drug OK'd by FDA
Slentrol to target the 5% of obese and and 20-30% of overweight U.S. dogs.
January 5 2007: 2:23 PM EST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. health officials have approved the first obesity drug aimed at treating Americans' increasingly plump pooches, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.

The drug, Pfizer Inc'.s Slentrol, helps decrease appetite and fat absorption to help the roughly 5 percent of U.S. dogs that are obese lose weight, the FDA said. Another 20 percent to 30 percent are overweight, it added.

Also known as dirlotapide, the drug can also cause various side effects, including vomiting, loose stools, diarrhea and lethargy.

"This is a welcome addition to animal therapies because dog obesity appears to be increasing," said Stephen Sundlof, head of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Like their human counterparts, overweight dogs are also at risk for developing diabetes, heart trouble, joint problems and other complications, the FDA said.

At the same time, two-thirds of Americans are also overweight or obese, government statistics show. But Slentrol is not for human use and will carry warnings to discourage people from using it, the FDA said.

The drug will only be available through veterinarians, the FDA said, and will be given at various doses. Pfizer recommends use of Slentrol for three months, according to the agency.

Representatives for Pfizer could not be immediately reached for comment.

rmci · 01-05-2007, 11:46 AM

So, we're overfeeding and under exercising our dogs and will give them meds to help them lose weight. Wow.

c0_re · 01-09-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rmci

So, we're overfeeding and under exercising our dogs and will give them meds to help them lose weight. Wow.

I know how sad what the heck is wrong with people?

bigdoglover · 01-09-2007, 02:37 PM

Not to be rude...but PEOPLE are what's wrong with people. A large part of the U.S. population is obese, and sueing McDonalds saying they are to blame. If we don't get off our own rear-ends to excercise, why would we do it for our dogs?

DogLover8 · 01-09-2007, 02:48 PM

I do not see why people need diet pills for dogs.

I noticed this thread covers this topic already:

http://www.globalpaw.com/dogs-media/...drug-dogs.html

01-05-2007, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kris Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 233 Rep Power: 58	What are we doing? Saw this on CNN today and just thought, "what are we doing to our dogs?" so thought I'd share and see what you all thought... Doggy diet drug OK'd by FDA Slentrol to target the 5% of obese and and 20-30% of overweight U.S. dogs. January 5 2007: 2:23 PM EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. health officials have approved the first obesity drug aimed at treating Americans' increasingly plump pooches, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday. The drug, Pfizer Inc'.s Slentrol, helps decrease appetite and fat absorption to help the roughly 5 percent of U.S. dogs that are obese lose weight, the FDA said. Another 20 percent to 30 percent are overweight, it added. Also known as dirlotapide, the drug can also cause various side effects, including vomiting, loose stools, diarrhea and lethargy. "This is a welcome addition to animal therapies because dog obesity appears to be increasing," said Stephen Sundlof, head of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. Like their human counterparts, overweight dogs are also at risk for developing diabetes, heart trouble, joint problems and other complications, the FDA said. At the same time, two-thirds of Americans are also overweight or obese, government statistics show. But Slentrol is not for human use and will carry warnings to discourage people from using it, the FDA said. The drug will only be available through veterinarians, the FDA said, and will be given at various doses. Pfizer recommends use of Slentrol for three months, according to the agency. Representatives for Pfizer could not be immediately reached for comment.
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01-05-2007, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
rmci aka Red Dogs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,221 Rep Power: 84	So, we're overfeeding and under exercising our dogs and will give them meds to help them lose weight. Wow.
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01-09-2007, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigdoglover Giant Schnauzers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West-Central Illinois Posts: 3,624 Rep Power: 173	Not to be rude...but PEOPLE are what's wrong with people. A large part of the U.S. population is obese, and sueing McDonalds saying they are to blame. If we don't get off our own rear-ends to excercise, why would we do it for our dogs?
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01-09-2007, 02:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
DogLover8 Collie owner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,777 Rep Power: 100	I do not see why people need diet pills for dogs. I noticed this thread covers this topic already: http://www.globalpaw.com/dogs-media/...drug-dogs.html
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