Dachshund drops over 40 pounds in 2 years after eliminating diet of burgers and pizza

It's the little canine that could.

Two years ago, Dennis could barely walk a few steps without getting winded. At 56 pounds, he was around five times the size of a normal, healthy dachshund. Now, after losing 75% of his body weight, the weiner dog has found new lease on life.

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Dennis' previous owner had been feeding him a steady diet of White Castle burgers and pizza, paying no attention to his excessive growth. It wasn't until Brooke Burton, a family relative, saw Dennis' terrible condition, and convinced the owner to give him up. Read more...

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