Press Release: ASPCA Reacts To FDA Approved “Doggy Diet Drug”
Nation’s Oldest Animal Welfare Organization Applauds Advancements in Veterinary Science; Cautions on Importance of Veterinary Supervision
NEW YORK, January 15, 2007—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today applauded the advances in veterinary science that have resulted in the approval of a “diet drug” for dogs (Pfizer, Inc.’s Slentrol) to be approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, the country’s oldest animal welfare organization reminds pet parents that this should not replace regular diet and exercise programs; and that it is important to work closely with your veterinarian to determine if your pet would be an appropriate candidate for this treatment.
“In the most recent National Academy of Sciences National Research Council report on the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats, pet obesity was highlighted as an issue that needs to be addressed,” said ASPCA President & CEO, Ed Sayres. “This drug certainly does that, and points to the incredible advances in veterinary science that are turning futurism and fiction into fact, but it is too soon to say what the effects and/or side effects of this drug will be with long-term use in large numbers of dogs.
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NEW YORK, January 15, 2007—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today applauded the advances in veterinary science that have resulted in the approval of a “diet drug” for dogs (Pfizer, Inc.’s Slentrol) to be approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, the country’s oldest animal welfare organization reminds pet parents that this should not replace regular diet and exercise programs; and that it is important to work closely with your veterinarian to determine if your pet would be an appropriate candidate for this treatment.
“In the most recent National Academy of Sciences National Research Council report on the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats, pet obesity was highlighted as an issue that needs to be addressed,” said ASPCA President & CEO, Ed Sayres. “This drug certainly does that, and points to the incredible advances in veterinary science that are turning futurism and fiction into fact, but it is too soon to say what the effects and/or side effects of this drug will be with long-term use in large numbers of dogs.
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2 Comments:
JUST WHAT WE NEED A DIET PILL FOR ANIMALS I JUST DON'T THINK THAT, THAT IS A GOOD IDEA. PEOPLE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO THESE PILLS SO WHY MAKE THEM AVAIABLE FOR ANIMALS THAT'S JUST PLAIN FOOLISH AND TO ME A WASTE OF GOOD MONEY FOR A PILL THAT CAN HELP AN ANIMAL(PET)LOSE WEIGHT. I KNOW FOR SURE 100% THAT I WOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER GIVING OR BUYING IT FOR ANY OF MY PETS.
I don't believe that diet pills for pets are necessary. The message today's pet owners should be getting is that their pets need regular exercise and healthy food. Exercise is particular is not only important to maintain an animal's weight, but also for the animal's mental well-being.
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