Rescue dog who was the same weight as a baby HIPPO finds a home
Bulldog Peggy-Sue weighed a mammoth 32.5kg - approximately the same as a ten-year-old child or a new born hippopotamus.
TL;DR
- Peggy-Sue, a bulldog, initially weighed 32.5kg, comparable to a baby hippopotamus.
- Her obesity caused difficulties with walking, susceptibility to infection, and overheating.
- She was rehomed via the RSPCA's Adoptober scheme and began a weight loss program.
- Peggy-Sue's exercise regime was gradually increased, and she followed a strict diet.
- She has lost 9kg, now weighing 23.5kg, and enjoys walks and outdoor activities.
- RSPCA highlights that obesity in pets can be caused by calorie intake versus activity, as well as other factors like age, breed, and health conditions.