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<h2><a>Introducing Bailey</a></h2>
<p>Sweet treats and extra portions have been the dietary downfall of Bailey, a rather round Border Collie from Wishaw in Glasgow. As one of 18 podgy pets taking part in this year’s PDSA Pet Fit Club competition Bailey’s diet and exercise programme will be in the hands of staff at the PDSA PetAid hospital in East Glasgow.</p>
<h2><a>Weight story</a></h2>
<p>Biscuit and wine-gum loving, Bailey (6), from Wishaw, Glasgow, was nominated by his owner Duncan Connor. Duncan and his wife, Pauline are determined to help Bailey become a slimmer and healthier dog by helping him to shed the pounds.</p>
<p>Weighing into the competition earlier this month, Bailey tipped the scales at 43.1kg, making him nearly 80% over the ideal weight for a healthy dog of his size. Duncan says: “Bailey is a big dog with a big and bubbly personality. He loves to swim in the pond in the nature reserve near our home and he tends to take us for walks as he is so strong. He likes to run around like crazy but exhaustion takes hold of him quite quickly and his weight forces him to slow down.”</p>
<p>When Bailey ran over some glass and ripped the tendons in his back legs last year he was housebound for six weeks becoming Duncan and Pauline’s special patient. “We spoilt him rotten and he began to pile on the pounds,” said Duncan, “but once we noticed how podgy Bailey was getting and our vet confirmed that he was officially overweight we stopped the treats immediately for his own good.”</p>
<h2><a>Vital Stats</a></h2>
<p><strong>Current weight: 43.1kg</strong></p>
<p><strong>% overweight: 80%</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ideal weight: 24kg</strong></p>
<h2><a>Bad Habits</a></h2>
<p>Bailey still taps the door of his food cupboard with his paw when he’s hungry and he is always looking for extra food but there are no extra portions now that he is on a strict diet to slim down.</p>
<h2><a>PDSA Vet Advice</a></h2>
<p>Sean Wensley, PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, said: “Excess pounds can contribute to a number of serious health conditions and, sadly, it does reduce life expectancy. But the good news is that it’s never too late to make positive changes to a pet’s diet and lifestyle.”</p>