A tiny dog faces a heavy weight loss challenge

Nature · Published 4 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Witness the health journey of an overweight Chihuahua as it begins a necessary mission to shed pounds and address serious health concerns.

This video follows the struggle of an obese Chihuahua that must lose weight to mitigate significant health risks.

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