Morbidly obese dog becomes champion slimmer
A formerly morbidly-obese dog – who used to feast on Sunday roasts and couldn't jump on the sofa he was so heavy – has become the biggest ever loser in a national pet slimming competition after shedding an incredible 39% of his body weight in just six months.
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Oscar, the now-sprightly Spaniel, from Wolverhampton, was nearly double his ideal weight but has undergone an incredible transformation, shedding 1st 5lb (8.35kg).
He beat off competition from six other pet super-slimmers to be crowned PDSA Pet Fit Club Champ 2016.