Peaches the pug, whose love of cheese and crisps has left her struggling on walks, is hoping to shed the pounds by signing up for the UK’s largest pet slimming competition – PDSA Pet Fit Club.
The four-year-old roly-poly pooch weighs in at a whopping 10.6kg (1st 6lbs) and needs to lose a colossal 3.6kg to reach her ideal weight of 7kg (approx.).
Percy’s owner, student nurse Danielle Porter from Livingston, says Peaches will eat anything she can get her paws on.
This including her favourite unhealthy snacks like cheese, ham and crisps.
“When we’re eating we dare not leave our plates unsupervised as Peaches will go for it!” she said.
Despite daily walks, Peaches struggles to run and play like other dogs due to her weight, which is one of the main reasons her owner wants to help slim her down.
Another vital reason is that, as a pug, Peaches is at higher risk of breathing issues due to her flat face shape – issues which will be worsened by carrying extra weight.
