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Diet Pill Helps Dogs Lose Weight
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A new diet drug may help dogs lose weight, Local 6 News reported.
The drug, called Slentrol, was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"Slentrol is a drug that works in the intestine. It tells the brain you're not hungry, that's how it works. It also inhibits fat absorption in the intestine," Dr. Robert Buzzetti said.
Jane Von Rutenberg recently took her two Malteses, 8-pound Kate and 14-pound Coco, to the vet, who suggested Slentrol for Coco.
After a few months of taking the drug, Coco lost about three pounds, Von Rutenberg said.
"It seems to be working. She used to eat her food and her sister's food and the cat food, but now she doesn't finish her own food, so that's good," said Von Rutenberg.
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"Typically the animal will only lose about 3 percent of their body weight a month, which doesn't sound like much. But when you think about it, in 10 months, that's 30 percent of their body weight," Buzzetti said.
It's estimated that 40 percent of the more than 40 million dogs in the United States are overweight or obese.
Veterinarians said Slentrol should only be used as a last resort and is not a replacement for exercise or feeding your pet low-calorie food.
Slentrol is not for people or cats.
Source: Local 6 OrlandoAll rights reserved.