Pet of the Month:

Crumpet
 

      Crumpet first came to Sunderland Animal Hospital as a 7-month-old puppy in 2007. On subsequent annual visits her weight increased, to the point of being severely overweight. She reached her peak weight of 70 pounds in early 2009. Crumpet's family became concerned that her weight did not seem to be decreasing despite their efforts. Regardless of Crumpet’s weight it never slowed her down, always coming to the office as a happy and bouncy dog. With a little exercise, love and a very strict diet, Crumpet has lost over half of her body weight! Dogs kept at a lean, healthy body condition throughout their lives have an average lifespan almost 2 years longer than overweight dogs. A lean and healthy body weight not only improves your pet’s daily quality of life, but helps prevents arthritis and other diseases. Thanks to Crumpet’s owners, Sharon and Jonathan, today Crumpet is a happy, energetic, and a very healthy basset hound.