Fat Vincent is an obese dachshund who's on a legendary weight loss journey
 

Fat Vincent is an obese dachshund who's on a legendary weight loss journey
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The biggest loser in this story is a brave pup named Fat Vincent.

Fat Vincent is a seven-year-old dachshund from Houston, Texas. Just eight months ago, the pup was surrendered to K-9 Angel Rescue after his owner passed away.*

Clocking in at 38 pounds, Fat Vincent was considered obese and had high cholesterol, back problems and difficulty walking.

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With the help of the team at K-9 Angel Rescue and foster mom veterinarian*Melissa Anderson, Fat Vincent started a diet and workout regiment to help him become Skinny Vinny.

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Foster mom Anderson decided to start Vincent's exercise routine off in the pool, as the water would take pressure off his ailing joints.* Read more...


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