Obese dachshund Dennis sheds 43 POUNDS after a year of dieting

Dennis ballooned to 56 pounds after staying with his owner's relative, who fed him 'human food' and treats The over-fed canine had to undergo surgery to remove his excess skin after losing the weight

By Charlie Lankston For Daily Mail Online

Published: 15:05 EST, 2 January 2015 | Updated: 15:44 EST, 2 January 2015

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An obese dachshund has managed to lose a whopping 43 pounds after spending a year on a strictly-controlled diet plan.

Dennis, whose weight peaked at an unbelievable 56 pounds just over a year ago, also had to undergo surgery in order to remove all of the excess skin left behind after he dropped the weight.

The canine companion first starting piling on the pounds after being left in the care of his owner's uncle, who fed him a dangerous combination of human food and fatty dog treats.

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Obese dachshund Dennis sheds 43 POUNDS after a year of dieting