Since it’s already fashionable for medical establishments to hail the power of prescription drugs while claiming that vitamins kill you, who should be surprised when they take aim at your pets?

First Weight Loss Drug for Dogs in the UK

The world’s first anti-obesity drug for dogs has been launched….

Vets say obesity among animals is a growing problem, with increasing numbers of owners over-feeding them or not giving them enough exercise.

The drug – Yarvitan – costs £50 for an eight-week course of treatment, and must be prescribed by a vet.

Studies across Europe showed the drug helped dogs lose on average 8 per cent of their body weight.

The drug developers Janssen-Cilag claim Yarvitan can reduce the chance of a dog developing arthritis and can increase the life expectancy of an obese dog by 18 months.

For best results, they advise that owners should ensure that dogs are eating no more than the recommended daily amount.

Of course, they could just recommend that dog owners stop overfeeding their pets and start giving them more exercise, but where is the profit in that?

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