Fred Basset by Alex Graham for January 29, 2011

Fred, he’s using “doctorspeak” to tell you that you’re fat.

The truth hurts, Fred.

No, you diet nuts have it wrong, he’s just implying that Fred’s a big boned dog. I had a Norwegian Elkhound that weighed 85 pounds and he wasn’t fat either. He was just a big boned solid dog for his breed.

Halve rations of food from now on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I read and follow the dogfood directions. So does my my wife.

Fred certainly doesn’t LOOK overweight today’s strip

What a quack! Everyone knows Bassets have dense bones!

Tim said: Lewreader, careful of those dogfood directions. They tend to overfeed. After all, they ARE in the business of selling dog food!

You’re right! I was going to say that too. :) I think Fred’s dad thinks the vet is implying that he’s fat too…The fading smile….My vet will just come out and say it! ;)

Fred looks just fine. Not chubby, mot fat, not overweight, just handsome and loveable

I’m not sure about that, puppybreath. I saw a basset hound walking by the other day and he looked a lot better & leaner than Fred does.

Fred, you as solid as always but yes the vet is telling you something. Your dad and mom don’t give you enough exercise!