Biggest loser...pet?

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| Print | By | November 20, 2008 9:37 AM

The answer is, no! The question? Will there be any end to reality shows?

You may have caught a glimpse of the show The Biggest Losers -- the unscripted and life-altering reality series gathers contestants from across the country to face real-life temptations, while being provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources in an effort to help them transform their bodies, health -- and ultimately -- their lives.

So as not to leave out pets, Britain's eight fattest pets are now running in a 100-day pet fit club competition run by a veterinary charity known as the PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals).

Seven dogs and one cat are being put on a special diet, as all of them are more than 30% overweight.

The pet who loses the most at the end of 100-days wins their owner a pet-vacation. According to the PDSA, 30% of British dogs are overweight or obese, usually as a result of poor nutrition choices by owners.
PDSA spokesman Sean Wensley said: "Alongside their daily portions of pet food, owners often show their affection by giving unhealthy human. They don't realize they are actually killing their pets..."

Of course, like most Brits, Wensley does not celebrate Thanksgiving. So, readers, be warned. As you approach this eat-a-thon holiday, resist the urge to share your plate with your pet.

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