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Kroshik the 17kg Cat: A Tale of Overfeeding, Rescue, and Recovery!

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10 Sep, 2024

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A cat weighing an astounding 17 kilograms was recently rescued from a hospital basement in Perm, Russia.


The feline, named Kroshik, was discovered by animal lovers who were shocked by his immense size.


Kroshik, who weighed as much as a young child, was too heavy to walk due to being overfed by hospital staff who had been caring for him. It is believed his previous owners abandoned him at the facility.


Reports suggest Kroshik gained weight from a diet that included bread, soup, whiskey, and meat, leading to his extreme obesity.


Veterinarians at the Matroskin Shelter in Perm, where he is now being rehabilitated, found that the cat’s weight was so excessive that medical scans couldn’t be conducted properly.


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Shelter staff described Kroshik’s case as rare and unusual, noting that his excessive weight came from misguided care.


Now placed on a strict diet and undergoing rehabilitation, Kroshik is making slow progress toward regaining mobility.


His recovery program includes water therapy and physical exercises, designed to help him walk again.


In recent updates, Kroshik has begun walking on a water treadmill, marking the beginning of his long recovery journey.


The Matroskin Shelter remains optimistic about his progress and is committed to helping Kroshik return to a healthy weight.


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