Overweight rescue dog Honey fights the flab at The Blue Cross

A rescue dog who weighed a whopping 55kg has fought the flab after a strict fitness routine.

Rottweiler Honey came to our Felixstowe adoption centre because of a relationship split.

At 55kg she was very overweight and was immediately put on a low protein diet, being fed Hills Prescription R/D, to help shift the pounds.

Honey was then put on to a light diet to bring her down to an ideal weight and given low fat treats by staff during training.

Centre manager Andy Gillon says: “Her exercise was restricted at first in order to build her up and make sure she wasn’t pushed too hard or over-exerted.

“Small, regular walks became larger until she was able to be taken out for around an hour with our volunteer dog walkers.”

Honey gradually lost around 1-2kg a week until she had shed more than 12kg.

Andy adds: “She has now been rehomed to a great family that will be keeping up with her regular exercise.”

Being overweight can be dangerous for your pet and, in some cases, even fatal. Find out more about getting your dog back in shape.