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My cat died by hanging on a purse strap in a closed closet

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2019

By Anonymous in a comment, adjusted slightly to make it an article by Michael at PoC. Thank you for writing the article about killing cats accidentally so people can be aware of the common things that are dangerous for cats. … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged dangers to cats, freak accident, hazards | 5 Replies

Warning: Cat food storage bins are killing cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 14, 2018 by Elisa Black-TaylorOctober 14, 2018

Originally published July 30, 2016, this article is as important today as it was then. Please share with friends who use these containers to store their cat food. This is a warning story, the type I really hate to write … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged cat dangers, cat death, cat suffocation, dangers to cats, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor | 28 Replies

Don’t approach a cat on the sidewalk who does not know you

PoC avatarPosted on October 5, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 5, 2018

I don’t think it is wise to approach a strange cat on the sidewalk. There is nothing special to say on this topic but it is quite important. It is very easy and pleasant to say hello to a domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged cat safety, kitten, road traffic accident, stray cat | 5 Replies

Owner explains how beloved cat died at end of veterinary dental cleaning

PoC avatarPosted on June 10, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 10, 2018

By Sonal Adhav We lost our darling boy Biscuit yesterday. He was an 8 year old cat, and after some years of the vets urging to get his teeth cleaned, I thought it would be ok. Little did I know … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged cat death, oral health, veterinarian | 6 Replies

What happens when a cat dies?

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2018

What happens when a cat dies? It is more or less the same as when a human dies. There is either a cremation or burial. The cremation should be an individualized cremation organized by the owner. A veterinarian will organize a multiple-shared cremation. You can do what you like with the ashes. Is there an afterlife?

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Posted in death | Tagged cat cremation urns, cat death, cremation, death of owner, individual animal cremations, rainbow bridge | 7 Replies

Is It True That Cats Go Away to Die?

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2018 by Michael BroadFebruary 3, 2018

The question presupposes that domestic cats know when they are dying. The well-known Dr Desmond Morris (a zoologist who I completely trust) believes that cats don’t know what death is. If that’s the case they won’t know when they are … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged cat behavior, cat death | 5 Replies

Do cats understand death?

PoC avatarPosted on October 16, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 16, 2017

The answer will be a personal one because we can’t rely on science. I believe cats don’t understand death. They don’t fear death and are impervious to its ramifications. This is a question asked through Google search. Unsurprisingly Google fails … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged cat death, cat emotions | 2 Replies

Vehicle Owners Should Report Roadkill Cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2017 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2017

This has been a long time coming. It is very reasonable to place an obligation on drivers of vehicles who hit and kill a domestic cat on the road to report the incident to the police and/or the local authorities … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged animal law, Animal laws, cat killed on road, roadkill | 5 Replies

Scary Photograph of Mummified Cat Terrified before Death

PoC avatarPosted on May 9, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2018

This is a photograph of a dead cat in an abandoned hospital. I was looking up cat ghosts and for some reason this came up. Clearly this cat is not a ghost. However, the slightly concerning aspect of the picture … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged dead cat, mummified cats | 7 Replies

Scrappy the Famous Cat with Vitiligo Has Died

PoC avatarPosted on April 6, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 6, 2017

Scrappy died at 3:45pm (UK time) on 3rd April 2017. I believe he was around 19 years old when he died. A very good age. I was so taken by his amazing coat that I failed to spot that he … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged cat death, chronic kidney disease | 4 Replies

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