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Weight-loss drug for obese dogs.(Updates)(Slentrol)
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FDA Consumer
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March 1, 2007
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The FDA has approved a prescription drug for the management of obesity in dogs. Slentrol reduces appetite and fat absorption to produce weight loss. A veterinarian will need to determine whether the dog should be treated, based on the dog's weight and general health.
"Veterinarians are well aware that overweight pets are at a higher risk of developing various health problems, from cardiovascular conditions to diabetes to joint problems," says Stephen Sundlof, D.V.M., Ph.D., director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinarians generally define a dog that weighs 20 percent more than its ideal weight as obese. Surveys have found that approximately 5 ...
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High-Protein Low-Carbohydrate Diets Enhance Weight Loss in Dogs1,2
The Journal of Nutrition;
August 1, 2004 ;
Bierer, Tiffany Linn; Bui, Linh M;
787 words
...EXPANDED ABSTRACT KEYWORDS: * dog * weight loss * high protein * conjugated...are as high as 25% of the dog population (1). Current weight loss regimens for pets often...before the start of the weight-loss phase. Any dog exhibiting indications...
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Industry-Sponsored Weight Loss Programs: Description, Cost, and...
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;
May 1, 2004 ;
Witherspoon, Barbara; Rosenzweig, Margaret;
787 words
...Purpose To describe three commercial weight loss programs (Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss, and Weight Watchers), including efficacy data...Web site information. Conclusions Commercial weight loss programs provide weight loss services. Benefits...
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IANA (INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ON NUTRITION AND AGING) EXPERT GROUP: WEIGHT...
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging;
January 1, 2007 ;
Gillette-Guyonnet, S; Van Kan, G Abellan; Alix, E; Andrieu, S; Et al;
787 words
...Abstract: Weight loss, together with psychological and behavioural...manifestations of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Weight loss may be associated with protein and...none has been proven. Prevention of weight loss in AD is a major issue. It requires...
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Rational approach to patients with unintentional weight loss
Mayo Clinic Proceedings;
September 1, 2001 ;
Bouras, Ernest P; Lange, Stephen M; Scolapio, James S;
787 words
...Unintentional weight loss is a problem encountered frequently in clinical practice. Weight loss and low body weight have potentially serious...implications. Although a nonspecific observation, weight loss is often of concern to both patients and...
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Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly.
American Family Physician;
February 15, 2002 ;
HUFFMAN, GRACE BROOKE;
787 words
...Elderly patients with unintentional weight loss are at higher risk for infection, depression...death. The leading causes of involuntary weight loss are depression (especially in residents...implicated. Polypharmacy can cause unintended weight loss, as can psychotropic medication ...
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Unleash your weight-loss goals: Obesity can be a problem for pets as well...
Sunday Gazette-Mail;
January 16, 2005 ;
Dr. Marty Becker;
787 words
......with you is infectious. Not only is a dog good social support, but he will catch...self-conscious. Walk or jog with a dog, however, and suddenly you are a doer...around the block a few times by an eager dog. The difference may be about the perception...feel more comfortable walking with a dog than ...
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Use weight-loss drugs cautiously, never alone.(Obesity)
Family Practice News;
April 15, 2007 ;
Boschert, Sherry;
528 words
...SAN FRANCISCO -- Medications for weight loss are little help as monotherapy, and...California, San Francisco. Approved weight-loss medications such as sibutramine or orlistat...average 5% drop in weight beyond the weight loss achieved on placebo when used alone...
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Weight loss is greater with consumption of large morning meals and...
The Journal of Nutrition;
January 1, 1997 ;
Keim, Nancy L; Van Loan, Marta D; Horn, William F; Barbieri, Teresa F; Mayclin, Patrick L;
787 words
...Weight Loss is Greater with Consumption of Large...composition or energy utilization during weight loss. Ten women completed a metabolic ward...weight stabilization followed by 12 wk of weight loss with a moderately energy restricted diet...
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THE DANGER OF WEIGHT LOSS IN THE ELDERLY
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging;
August 1, 2008 ;
Miller, S L; Wolfe, R R;
787 words
...Abstract: Aging is generally accompanied by weight loss made up of both fat mass and fat-free...including elderly, are overweight or obese, weight loss is recommended to improve health. Health...exercise, but the health benefits of weight loss in elderly, particularly by calorie...
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