BEAGLE Megan was named pet slimmer of the year after being forced to lose weight by her Liverpool owner, shedding nearly a stone.

The previously portly pooch, now a trim 28lbs, shares the title with former fat cat Toby, who lost 33 per cent of his body weight after his Oxfordshire owners also decided to put him on a diet.

The pets have won a year's supply of food from award sponsor, Hill's pet nutrition, £500 in pet accessories and £2,000 worth of holiday vouchers for their owners.