Veterinary group warns on unapproved peptides given to pets
NAVC chief veterinary officer Dana Varble says safety and efficacy data for peptides marketed to dog and cat owners are rudimentary at best.
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By Daniel Okafor · Regulatory Correspondent
Oct 14 13:21 ETSource: Yahoo
The wire
- 01Yahoo reports pet owners are giving synthetic peptides to dogs and cats; NAVC's Dana Varble says some products marketed to pet owners have barely undergone safety studies.
- 02The piece notes FDA sent warning letters in August to several companies marketing unapproved peptides, a signal clinicians and sellers in the gray market should track.
- 03Varble says existing evidence is limited to basic mouse work on joint healing, inflammation and longevity showing only biological activity, not clinical benefit.
From the source
Read at yahoo.comPeptides And Pets: What You Need To Know
People are giving synthetic peptides to their pets despite a lack of research.
