Weighing 18 Kilograms: Death of “Crumbs,” the World’s Fattest Cat

2nd November 2024

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Weighing 18 Kilograms: Death of "Crumbs," the World's Fattest Cat

The world’s fattest cat, known as “Crumbs,” has passed away just weeks after being sent to an obesity treatment center.

Crumbs weighed over 38 pounds, or about 18 kilograms, and were in a critical health condition. Cancerous tumors were hidden under his large layers of fat, according to veterinary reports.

Although he was on a healthy diet and under strict medical supervision, he suffered a severe health episode the night before his death, experiencing shortness of breath.

The cat’s owner, Galyana Moore, stated that it was difficult to determine the exact cause of death, indicating that multiple organ failure could have been the cause.

Crumbs, who had begun a weight-loss program at a specialized center in Russia, lost 7 pounds before breathing problems appeared.

Crumbs’ story began when he was found and rescued from a hospital basement in the city of Perm, Russia. He was suffering from malnutrition and is believed to have been abandoned by his owners. Doctors named him “Crumbs” and noticed he would eat any leftover food he could find, surviving on biscuits and soups provided by his rescuers.

According to the New York Post, Crumbs made some progress in losing weight at the specialized weight-loss center in Russia, shedding 7 pounds before suddenly encountering respiratory issues.

As reported by RT, “Sad news, Crumbs, the world’s fattest cat, has passed away at the age of 13. He had just started his weight-loss program, which unfortunately failed to save his life. Crumbs, a stray cat rescued in Perm, was in very poor health, weighing 17 kilograms and unable to walk at the time of his rescue.”