U.S. adults have been getting steadily fatter over the last few decades. We’ve even managed to let our kids join the obesity trend.
But when I heard that Pfizer, Inc., introduced an injectable diet drug for dogs last month, I saw red.
About 5% of American dogs are obese, which is defined as 20% or more over their ideal weight. Another 20% to 30% of dogs are simply overweight.
So now if you own an obese or overweight dog, your vet can inject the poor pooch with Slentrol, the diet drug from Pfizer.
Side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and lethargy.
They should also include a psychiatric exam for any owner who would do that to their dog. This is by far the most stupid, irresponsible piece of diet news I’ve ever heard.
These dogs aren’t feeding themselves.
As a society, how lazy have we become when we start giving diet drugs to our dogs instead of taking responsibility for their weight gain and their health?
Here’s my 2-step program for overcoming a doggie obesity problem:
- Quit giving your dog so much food.
- Get off your duff and walk the poor mutt.
I’d really like to say more, but I’m not sure I want it in writing.
By the way, this drug is not for humans. Any human who takes this doggie diet drug can look forward to the possibility of abdominal pain or distention, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, and/or headache.
End of rant.
