Pudgy Pug from Scotland enters PDSA Pet Fit Club

04 February 2020

Peaches the pudgy Pug from Scotland, 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), having eaten her way to becoming 51% overweight. She needs to lose a colossal 3.6kg to reach her ideal weight of 7kg (approx.).

Peaches owner, student nurse Danielle Porter from Livingston, West Lothian, says Peaches will eat anything she can get her paws on, including her favourites: cheese, ham and crisps.

“When we’re eating we daren’t leave our plates unsupervised as Peaches will go for it!” says Danielle.

“I find it really hard to say no to Peaches, especially when she looks at me with her puppy-dog eyes. My mum looks after her when I’m at uni and tends to feed Peaches big portions, which is definitely adding to her weight-gain”.

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.

Danielle added: “Peaches enjoys her walks, but she has slowed down quite a bit due to her size. She also has regular sessions at a local hydrotherapy pool to help her lose weight, but she finds it hard work and can only last a few minutes.”

“Peaches is a lovable dog but I want her to be happier, healthier and more energetic.”