Kroshik: World's fattest cat dies after weight loss camp

Kroshik (Rusian for Crumbs), the world's fattest cat, weighing 17 kilogams, has died weeks after joining a feline fat camp.

The cat, named Kroshik (Rusian for Crumbs), gained viral fame after he was put on a weight-loss regimen following his rescue from the basement of a Russian hospital. 

Galiana More, owner of Matroskin Cat Shelter who treated Crumbs, said that they believed the tumours caused multiple organs to collapse.

More told NewsX that despite the examination, it will be “very difficult” to ascertain if the fat cat's demise is due to excess weight or tumours.

Crumbs was admitted to a special veterinary weight loss centre in Perm, Russia, where the trainers religiously made the fat cat work out with an underwater treadmill.

The consistent exercise made the cat lose three kilogrammes, however, suddenly the condition started worsening causing heavy breathing. 

More further explained to NewsX, “Cats always hold on to the last; they do not show this disease."

"This is a great loss for us, because Kroshik was a symbol of hope for everyone, and we wanted to publish only good news. It's really painful to talk about it," she added.