Former fat cat takes the cake

A FAT feline who was so large he could not even fit through his cat flap was yesterday named joint winner of Pet Slimmer of the Year.

Mischief, a black and white moggy from Stevenage, lost 38% of his bodyweight over 40 weeks to be handed the title at an event in central London.

Owner Sharon Harding, 35, said she did not realise how unhealthy the six-year-old had been until she took him to see a vet who was horrified at his size.