Obesity affects joint and respiratory problems, can cause heart disease and increases cancer risk for your dog. The Food and Drug Administration has approved Slebtrol made by Pfizer. It is the first obesity reduction drug for dogs in the US. The prescription drug is given once a day to reduce the dog’s appetite and blocks fat absorption. The amount of food given the dog should be reduced since his appetite will be decrease.
Of course, just like people, if the dog stops taking the pill and returns to it’s previous lifestyle he/she will probably gain back the weight. Coupling this pill with an exercise program is the best suggestion here. Once the exercise becomes a normal active routine in your life, your pets the medication can be stopped and the weight gain will not recur if the food quantity remains the reduced amount.
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