Did they really kill l the cat in pet cemetery?

In the 1989 film "Pet Sematary," the cat, Church, is indeed killed off-screen as part of the plot to explore themes of death and resurrection. However, the film uses special effects and trained animals, so no real animals were harmed in the making of the movie. The story revolves around the supernatural consequences of bringing Church back to life, emphasizing the darker aspects of tampering with nature.