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I suppose it’s only natural to think that with our ever-growing waistlines, our pets are also at risk for being overweight. With so many diet pills and weight loss programs for humans, someone finally began paying attention to the dogs.

The FDA has approved a diet drug for dogs made by Pfizer called Slentrol. Slentrol is a liquid prescription drug that suppresses your pup’s appetite and reduces fat absorption. As many dog owners know, an obese dog is at risk for many health problems such as diabetes, heart problems and their excess weight increasing joint pain. Slentrol is being introduced as another aspect to a dog’s overall weight management program, which means diet and exercise are key, as they would be in any human’s weight loss plan.

Some things Slentrol is not: for cats and humans. So don’t go getting any ideas taking a dose of your pup’s medication to lose your own weight.

While this may be a great breakthrough for pet owners with obese dogs, I have to wonder if this drug will be another Fen-phen.