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# Diet Pill for Obese Dogs

By Nisara | Published 2007-03-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-pill-for-obese-dogs
References: [bloggingpet](http://www.bloggingpet.com/entry/bow-bow-bowslimming-pills-for-dogs/)

You love your dog. You feed him well or maybe too well. So the result is your dog is overweight. What will you do?

Yarvitan is your answer. It's the world's first anti-obesity drug for dogs. The drug has developed by Janssen-Cilag, one of the world leading pharmaceutical companies. The drug priced at £50 for an eight-week course of treatment, however you need a prescription by vet before you buy it.

**Implications** - FIRST SENTENCE IS AWKWARD

While I must admit I hadn't thought of anti-obesity drugs for pets in the past, but come to think of it I sure have seen a lot of [overweight cats and dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogweightcom) in recent times. This [diet pill for obese dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodrx-for-pets) sounds a little bit sketchy but it could help to [lengthen these pet's lifespans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-dog-supplement) and get them feeling like new!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Anti-obesity Drugs for Pets:** Creating pharmaceutical products specifically designed to address pet obesity can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the veterinary industry.
- **Weight Management for Pets:** Developing new approaches and technologies to help manage pet weight can lead to innovative solutions in the pet care industry.
- **Personalized Health Solutions for Pets:** Offering customized treatment options for pets, such as tailored anti-obesity medications, can be a potential disruptive trend in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Veterinary Pharmaceuticals:** Developing and producing medications specifically designed for pets, such as anti-obesity drugs, can create opportunities for disruption in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry.
- **Pet Care:** Introducing new weight management approaches and technologies can drive innovation in the pet care industry.
- **Personalized Medicine:** Applying the concept of personalized medicine to the field of veterinary care, including tailored treatment options for pet obesity, can be a disruptive trend in the animal health industry.

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