Viral Cat Crumbs Dies After Weight Loss Camp
The world's heaviest cat, Crumbs, succumbed to hidden tumors weeks after starting a weight-loss program in Russia.
- Crumbs, weighing 38 pounds, became famous online after being rescued from a Russian hospital basement.
- Despite losing 7 pounds at a veterinary center in Perm, Crumbs developed breathing issues and died on October 26.
- Vets discovered that cancerous tumors, hidden by Crumbs' excessive fat, likely caused multiple organ failure.
- The cat's caretakers expressed heartbreak, noting that his excess weight had obscured critical health scans.
- A post-mortem examination is pending to determine if Crumbs' death was due to his weight or the tumors.