Funplay night turns into a fateful one: Man in Russia dies after being scratched by his pet cat, suffered severe blood loss

In a shocking incident, a 55-year-old man in Russia died after being scratched by his pet cat. The incident took place in the Kirishi District of the Leningrad region in Russia on November 22, 2024.

A report in the Daily Mailrevealed that the deceased suffered from diabetes and poor blood clotting that is caused by high blood pressure. The 55-year-old had scratches on his legs that were so severe that they led to his death.


The victim, identified asDmitry Ukhin, was looking for his pet cat, ‘Styopka,’ who had gone missing for the past two days before the incident. Fortunately, he found the feline on the streets, following which he brought Styopka home. But later in the evening, the fun play turned into a tragic event when the cat scratched his leg severely, leading to severe loss of blood.

After the incident took place, a police source informed the media that around 11 pm, a man called for an emergency service to report his friend was bleeding from his leg due to a torn vein. They also noted that Dmitry's scratches were so serious that they led to a severe loss of blood, the Daily Mail reported.

According to the report, the deceased wife stated that the cat was a kind and harmless pet who enjoyed wandering outdoors.


Diabetes is a condition that raises the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries, which can cause dangerous blood clots.

According to Guadalupe Regional Medical Centre, diabetes can increase the risk of blood clots, which can lead to circulatory complications and vascular damage. This majorly happens because the condition can cause changes in the blood, process clotting, and blood vessels, making it easier for the clots to form and harder for them to break down.