Introducing Slentrol

One of the biggest obstacles to managing our canine companion’s weight is their natural desire to eat. Some dogs cannot willfully control their appetite, and rely on signals sent from the brain for weight control. This works well in the wild where food is scarce, but in today’s home environment, with abundant food sources, it can have debilitating effects. Osteoarthritis, cardiac disease, respiratory conditions, heat or exercise intolerance, insulin resistance (leading to diabetes), increased surgical and anesthetic risks, and cruciate rupture are all serious medical conditions whose risk factors are increased by obesity. We all work hard to limit our pet’s intake, but it is difficult to keep children, guests and our companion on the plan.

Now pet owners have a new weapon in the fight against obesity: Slentrol. Slentrol is a liquid given orally once a day, and works to slowly and safely reduce weight by decreasing the appetite and reducing food intake. By triggering the release of hormones, such as Peptide YY, Slentrol signals the brain the stomach is full, thereby reducing the demand for food.

Once your veterinarian has taken a sample of blood to ensure your pet has no underlying medical issue or disease associated with obesity, treatment will follow a three phase weight treatment plan:

• The Weight-Loss Phase- in which the goal is to lose 3% of body weight per month, continuing monthly until ideal weight is reached (usually 4-6 months). Monthly weigh-ins and rechecks with a veterinarian; the dosage of Slentrol may change at these monthly appointments to allow for proper weight loss.


• The Weight-Management Phase- happens once ideal weight is reached. This phase will be approximately three months. The goal in this phase is to discover the amount of food your dog eats to maintain the proper weight. Monthly weigh-ins and rechecks continue through this phase.


• The Post-Treatment- appetite will increase after cessation of therapy, so lifestyle adjustments concerning food intake and energy output are essential. Routine weigh-ins are recommended.

Slentrol is not a stimulant, and does not affect the nervous system in anyway. Dr. Natalie Durbin, DVM added that, "The drug is not absorbed systemically; it acts only in the intestine which makes it very safe." Since it has a neutral taste, it is easy to administer, dogs won’t hate it, and they won’t love it. Slentrol is absolutely NOT to be used in humans.