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<h2><a>Introducing Mini Moo</a></h2>
<p>Mega moggy Mini Moo, from Basildon, is undergoing a complete diet overhaul thanks to the vets and nurses at Basildon PDSA PetAid hospital, The Coco Markus Centre, who are overseeing a specially tailored weight loss programme for the morbidly obese cat.</p>
<h2><a>Weight story</a></h2>
<p>The weight problems started three years ago after Mini Moo’s owner, Sharon Dowman, became seriously ill and needed lots of rest, so the podgy puss happily lounges around all day on the sofa, keeping her company. Sharon, who’s had Moo from a kitten, said: “Moo’s weight problems started when I was diagnosed with lupus, an immune system illness, a few years ago. The illness means I need to rest and while Moo is fantastic company, lying on the sofa with me and giving me cuddles, unfortunately it has led to her gaining an enormous amount of weight. I have two other cats that are a healthy shape, but Moo’s size has got out of control.”</p>
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<h2><a>Vital Stats </a></h2>
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<p><span style="color: #022e4b;"><strong>Current weight: 9.7kg</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #022e4b;"><strong>% overweight: 94% </strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #022e4b;"><strong>Ideal weight: 5kg</strong></span></p>
<h2><a>Bad Habits</a></h2>
<p>Mini Moo will eat anything she can get her paws on, from Wotsits to cheese and even butter!</p>
<p>And she regularly steals the other cats’ food, making it difficult for Sharon to judge just how much food the colossal cat is putting away!</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>
<p>PDSA advises that owners always consult their own vet for <a href="http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-health-advice/kittens-and-cats/diet">cat diet</a> and <a href="http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-health-advice/kittens-and-cats/behaviour">pet exercise</a> advice. Why not visit our <a href="http://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-health-advice/pet-health-videos">pet health video</a> pages for further information too.</p>
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