I looked up the full article about his case and they wrote that the shaving happened because he has to walk on a treadmill to help him loose weight. They submerged that treadmill under some water to help ease stress on the poor cat's joints. They also take him getting stuck as a good sign because he used to be so fat he wasn't able to move at all and his attempt at escape is proof that he's becoming more energetic.

[–] the_post_of_tom_joad@sh.itjust.works 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Forced to run on a wet treadmill, no wonder poor baby tried to run haha! I can't wait to see his progress

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Crumbs does not enjoy treadmill time.

[–] the_post_of_tom_joad@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

Hahahawhawwwww i feel so bad for him lol

[–] wise_pancake@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 days ago

Staffers had reportedly fed the portly pet a diet of cookies and soup, which caused him to balloon up to a scale-shattering 37.47 pounds — so heavy he couldn’t even walk.

Wow, that’s awful to read