Thread: Anyone used Slentrol the new diet Medicine for dogs?

Has anyone tried or knows of anyone that has tried the new diet medicine for dogs called Slentrol? my vet recommended it for our Bulldog but I am trying to get some insight if anyone else has tried it. It's fairly new so they dont have a long term study on it but the facts taht I have read so far seems like it could be dangerous for her also considering she is a Bully and allergic to everything and anything. Any insight on the diet medicine Slentrol would be greatly appreciated. Thanks =0)

I think it would be a lot easier and safer to just cut down on your dog's food. Same as people who fool araound with diet stuff, the weight always comes back and there are some serious side effects from some of those diets. I prefer to cut my portions and never have seconds, it helps in the right way and the weight stays off. I bought a smaller size plate to make sure I didn't overload which is what happens with the large size plates. And I never have dessert, except for a fruit, or sherbet.
I wouldn't dream of giving junk like that to my dog. I had to put one of my dogs on a diet before and they adapt quite well. You can add cooked squash as a filler if the dog seems too hungry. But leaner is better for all dogs.

Thank you for your insight! the only problem why the vet recommeded this medicine was because she just tore her cruciate ligament and will need surgery more than likely to repair it and the vet said more that likely no surgeons will operate on her due to her weight and since she is on a strict no exercise plan I am unable to keep up with her daily walks and trips to the dog parks now =0( this is very trying for us cause she also was diagnosed with kidney problems as well. I have ordered some books on the BARF diet I never really heard of it before until this week when I was doing research to alternative methods for dieting! I need to figure out if this will be good for kidney's or not? I am guessing it should be since it's not kibble but I just need to do research and see how it works I have no clue how to do it or where to start so hopefully these books i have ordered will give me some insight! We have had the thyroid test done actually last week it was part of the procedure to getting started on this diet medicine was to take these tests and she came back fine and they did recheck her kidney values and said they were also looking good. Right now she is ont he Canine KD food. Thank you for your help!

Originally Posted by cshellenberger

If your bully is having problems losing weight, first get a 4 or 6 panel thyroid drawn. These thyroid tests are sent to LABS not done inthe office and can determine if your dog is hypothyroid, which can cause difficulty losing wieght as well as many other problems that our beloved Bullies are prone to.

Next, look at a carb free diet for her, something along the lines of EVO dog food or go to a BARF raw diet. This will provide all the nutrition she needs without the dog feeling hungry or deprived.

Then get her MOVING! Bullies tend to be lazy, a couple of walks a day, the dog park to run and play with other dogs whatever, but the more she moves the better off she'll be in the long run nad the fewer joint problems she'll have as she gets older.

Drugs (other than a thyroid program if she needs it) are a last resort for weight loss, they tend to be hard on the heart and the liver.

http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Low-carb_diet

http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=449

http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=449

THank you for those links I already checked them out and I think I'm definatly going to try this once I figure it out =0) I'm just confused ont he raw diet and the BARF diet. It seems as they are two different things. One says do not have any veggies etc and the other says yes.? so i will do a little more research on that! I appreciate your help!

I havn't heard of the NV diet but after looking at the website it looks pretty easy! I am going to look into both factors! The NV would probably be easiest for me and my fiance. He is a vegetarion and doesn't touch meat and he is partially responsible for the feedings when I am not home and I think he would be able to do the NV diet better than an actual raw diet! But I will look into both and speak with him. If you use NV do you do only the frozen raw or do you mix the kibble in with it? I was reading but it said u could do either way I didn't know if you had experiance doing one or the other? THanks again! I'm learning a lot that I had no clue was even available!

Hi. I happen to represent the Slentrol medicine in my territory and would encourage you to ask your veterinarian to ask his/her Rep for some referrels of other clinics using Slentrol or if they already have dogs on it and how it is doing. But, let me give you some information about Slentrol and maybe you can make a more informed choice. Let me start by saying that "diet and exercise" are the recommended way for weight loss. But, "fat" has its own metabolism and produces a barrage of hormones. When those hormones get to a certain level, they actually have a reverse affect on causing the body to become "not hungry." Slentrol works with an enzyme "MTP" which normally packages digested lipids for entry into the bloodstream. A hormone named Peptide YY raises in the bloodstream therefore telling the dog it is full via the hypothalmus. In 12 months of study, given at 10 times the maximum dose, not one dog died. ALP levels in the liver actually decreased post Slentrol. And all levels came back to normal after treatment was completed. Slentrol, used correctly, will take weight off the dog and assist in realizing how much food is appropriate for the dog during the "weight management" phase. They target about 3% weight loss per month so the dog does not lose muscle mass. Once the dog has lost weight and they stop taking Slentrol the appetite will return to normal within 1-2 days. But; hopefully, working with your veterinarian, it can be determined the best diet amount to feed along with exercise to keep the dogs weight under control. Should you decide to use the product, please do not wash the syringe as water will cause the product to not be effective anymore.

Now, you should also know that I am not just "selling" as I believe in a lot of approaches when it comes to treating my animals. Conventional, Accupuncture and Chiropratic. They all have there place and when used accordingly are very effective. I was "googling" Slentrol to see what was out there and came across your post. Let's face it, any amount of weight loss is a good thing.

I have seen a lot of great results. Some that actually brought tears to my eyes because of the stories. I encourage you to speak to your Veterinarian more about Slentrol and if you trust their judgement you should be able to make the best decision. Afterall, most Veterinarians that I know aren't sales persons. They just love what they do for the animals.

The adverse reactions associated with treatment with SLENTROL include vomiting, loose stools/diarrhea, lethargy, and anorexia. These adverse reactions were mainly observed during the first month of treatment or during the week after a dose increase. Vomiting was usually mild in severity, of short duration, and resolved with continued SLENTROL treatment. The SLENTROL-treated dogs generally had an increased frequency and duration of vomiting and diarrhea compared to the control dogs. The control dogs received corn oil.
In addition to the adverse reactions listed above, there were other abnormal findings. Many control and SLENTROL-treated dogs had dental disease, abnormal skin and ear findings, and lameness.
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Susie, my Bernsese cross is quite a heavy set dog and over the winter put on a lot of weight. As I do Agility with her I wanted her to lose weight. I tried a few "diet" dog foods and they did not help at all. It was then recommended that I feed her the amount of dog food for the weight she should be. It took about three months but she is now down to her proper weight of just under 70 lbs. I do agree that Diet Medicine may be necessary for some really obese dogs but think it is healthier for the dog if you can just reduce their food, the same with people.

KD is actually an excellent food for pets with kidney issues. To anyone reading this, please consult your vet before trying a homemade or raw diet, especially for special needs pets.

I'm glad Slentrol worked for you, but for educational purposes I would like to point out that for many clients at the vet clinic where I work, the side effects (vomiting, diarrhea) were too significant for the clients to feel comfortable continuing its use.

Just thought I would share my opinions and experience.

My dog has been on the medicine for 5 weeks.He has gone down ,17-12 lbs.There has been little side effects.We also changed him to weight loss food.