15 Formerly Chonky Animals Who Are Living Their Best Lives

If there’s one thing people on social media love, it’s chonky animals. It’s easy to understand why – they’re just so dang adorable!

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But as much as we love when a cat or dog is an absolute unit, sometimes it’s in their best interest health-wise to lose some weight. It’s often easier said than done, though, which is why we love the subreddit r/dechonkers! It’s filled with incredible before and after photos of former chonkers, and we’ve gathered some of the best for you to appreciate below.

1. “My cat was 23lbs when we adopted him, today he’s 12lbs and no longer diabetic!”

large orange and white cat laying on his back on a rug

orange and white cat wearing a bandana around his neck while sitting on a window seal — Reddit

2. “I got darling Belle about two months ago (on the left) and immediately put her on a diet. Show her some love as she continues her dechonkin’ journey!”

before and after of a small dog named belle who lost weight — Reddit

3. “[Buddy] was diagnosed with pancreatitis about three months ago, so since then he’s been on a strict limited low fat diet which has really brought his weight down. The first pic he was around 20kg, and now he’s at 13kg. Healthy weight for his breed is 10kg-12kg so he’s nearly there!”

before and after of a black dog named buddy who has lost weight — Reddit

4. “My service dog, Avalanche, is back to a healthy weight!”

before and after of a service dog named avalanche who has lost weight — Reddit

5. “Jazzy is RUNNING & JUMPING just in time for her 10th birthday tomorrow! We love you Jazzy! 16 lbs to go!”

before and after of a dog named jazzy who has lost weight — Reddit

6. “Eli lost a whole cat’s worth of weight! From 23 lbs down to 13.8.”

before and after of a cat named eli who lost weight — Reddit

7. “From absolute unit on the brink of being put down due to health issues to the smiling boy you see today. Congrats, Kai, on losing over 100 pounds. Good boy!”

before and after of a dog named kai after he lost over 100 pounds — Reddit

8. “Chasing the dog chased away the chonk!!!!”

before and after of a black and white cat who has lost weight — Reddit

9. “It took a heafty bribe, and two years, but my cat finally lost the weight!”

before and after of a cat who has lost weight — Reddit

10. “Sookie Progress: 90% Dechonkified. Started fostering her 7 months ago after she was abandoned from a puppy mill operation at 74lbs. We adopted her a month ago and is now at 48lbs! Ideal weight ~40lbs.”

before and after of a dog named sookie who has lost 26 pounds — Reddit

11. Mittens has made a lot of changes in three years, but she still loves her banana!

before and after of a cat who has lost weight over the course of three years — Reddit

12. “Phoebe’s diet is going well!”

before and after of an orange and white cat who has lost weight but is sitting in the same weird position — Reddit

13. “My mill rescue who made it full circle. Now she’s spayed and well muscled!”

before and after of a husky who has lost weight — Reddit

14. “Even though we loved our chonker girl, we knew she’d be happier healthy. After starting medication for her barbering, a prescription diet for weight loss, and a new feeding schedule, she’s a chonker no more!”

four before and after photos of a black cat after she lost weight — Reddit

15. Dogs and cats aren’t the only pets who can be chonkers – Alexander reached his weight goal by going from 95 grams to 80 grams!

before and after of a lizard named alexander after he lost weight — Reddit

We’re so happy that these precious creatures are doing better now! They were always adorable, but now they’re feeling their best, and it really shows!

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