Celebrity pet parent shares how her beloved Peach lost weight and regained his puppy energy
Saturday Night Live‘s Chloe Fineman is opening up about her dog Shiba Inu’s transformation. The 36-year-old actress and comedian welcomed the adorable Shiba Inu puppy in late 2020. Fineman named him Peach because “his behind looked a lot like the fruit.”
“He looks like a peach. He sounds like a peach. He’s sweet as a peach,” the Megalopolis star explains.
After moving into Fineman’s apartment, the “handsome little boy” quickly adapted to the New York City lifestyle. His typical day includes sleeping in until noon (if Fineman allows it), a trip to the park, an afternoon with the dog walker, and plenty of playtime once Fineman gets Inicio from work. It’s a “charmed life,” according to the famous dog owner.
Over time, Fineman noticed that Peach was growing more lethargic, agitated, and itchy, which interrupted the peace of his beloved routine. Three months ago, Fineman took Peach to the vet and received some less-than-ideal news.
“Very lovingly, they noticed he had put on a few pounds, which is easy to understand in New York where he always has a burrito in his mouth when we’re walking,” the Despicable Me 4 voice actress jokes. “I definitely wasn’t surprised because his collar was getting really tight, and I was like, ‘Oh, he was really kind of chonk.'”
Fineman recalled the Shiba Inu she had growing up: “By the end, our dog truly looked like an ottoman; he was so chunky.”
Fineman is far from the only pet parent to get a pet obesity diagnosis. According to a survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention in 2022, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats were classified as overweight or obese. Even a small amount of excess weight can significantly impact a pet’s health, causing low energy levels, loss of mobility, and increased risk of serious health issues.
After eight weeks on a new pet food diet, Peach lost between 3-4 lbs. — a big difference for a dog of his size.
“He’s definitely beach body ready, but more than anything, he just has way more energy and is just in a better mood,” Fineman said. “I’m happy that he’s back to being puppy Peach.”
For other pet parents who notice their four-legged friends adding a few extra pounds, Fineman suggests finding a diet that works for them. “It doesn’t have to be complicated, don’t feel bad, it’s very normal. You want your pet to be happy and healthy. That’s kind of the most important thing.”
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