Cat dies of heart attack at grooming parlour

This story is a reminder that pet grooming parlours are potentially dangerous and could even be deadly for cats!

The heartbroken owner said that Simon, her cat, was healthy when she left him to be groomed but members of the staff at the grooming parlour told her that Simon became unexpectedly unresponsive during the grooming session and died within a matter of seconds and that the vet that works at the facility tried to help her cat but it was already too late.

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The owner was also told that the vet confirmed the cause of death as a heart attack or blood clot, however when the vet was contacted regarding Simon’s death and was shown his picture, she said she had never seen that cat before.

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Simon’s family is investigating what really happened to their cat on that awful day her mom will regret for as long as she lives.

‘I miss him so much and I feel so guilty for leaving him there. He was just so healthy and happy,’ his mom said.

It is believed that poor Simon could have indeed died of a heart attack because of the stress of being at the groomers.

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A few things to consider…

Simon’s terrible fate raises a few questions regarding the safety of professional pet grooming services.

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Responsible cat parents should ask themselves:

Does my cat really need professional grooming?

Is it worth putting my cat through so much stress?

Will he/she be able to cope? and last but not least,

Am I leaving my cat in good hands and a safe environment?