Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Tubby tabby slims to collar prize

A tubby Aberdeenshire cat has shed about a third of her weight to be named Scotland's best pet slimmer.

Buttons, who lives with the Jamieson family in Mintlaw, managed to lose more than 2kg, about 30% of her 8kg frame.

Her owners had been advised by a vet that she was at risk of developing diabetes if her weight was not lowered.

Four-year-old Buttons has now been named Hill's Pet Nutrition's Scottish pet slimmer of the year, and goes forward to the UK finals.

Owner Donna Jamieson said: "This has made a huge difference - we can lift her now."

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