Unpredictable. Unfocused. Just like life.

Since the beginning of October I've lost about 20 pounds, mostly through exercise and changes in my diet. But my dog still weighs the same as she has for quite some time.

Fortunately though,pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is worried about our pets, and has just received approval for a weight loss drug for dogs:

Slentrol, made by the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, is intended to significantly reduce the appetite and increase fat absorption in canines.

The FDA's head of veterinary medicine said the drug was a welcome addition to animal therapies because of an apparent increase in dog obesity in the US.

Though there are some potential side effects which actually sound worse than the obesity problem:

However, the prescription drug can also produce side effects, including loose stools, diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite.

Oddly, it seemingly hasn't occurred to anyone that a little exercise in the form of an occassional walk might be beneficial for both the dog and their owner.