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Senior dog sheds nearly half his weight in remarkable transformation

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A senior dog named Rocky, adopted from Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco, has undergone a remarkable transformation after losing nearly half his body weight. Initially weighing 34 lbs due to inadvertent overfeeding by his previous owner, the dog, renamed Juggles and then Hockey, was placed on a strict diet of Hill's Prescription Diet and increased exercise. Now weighing 18 lbs, Hockey is significantly more active and happier, able to navigate stairs and furniture with ease, and has become a beloved member of his new family. AI

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Senior dog sheds nearly half his weight in remarkable transformation

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jen Reeder, Contributor ·

    Adopted Senior Dog Loses Nearly Half His Weight And Is ‘A New Dog’

    When Hockey, a senior corgi mix, entered Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, he was so obese that he could barely walk. Now he's herding a Labrador retriever and loving life.

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