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Milly

Homeowner throws away the body of a neighbour’s cat who died in their backyard

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2021

We know how indoor/outside cats wander into neighbours’ gardens. They don’t go that far very often. And in this instance an elderly male cat (19) with a female name, Milly, wandered into a neighbour’s garden to sunbathe and died peacefully … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged cat death, Cat News, cat reunited with owner, deceased cats, microchipping | Leave a reply
Do cats go away to die?

Cats do not go away to die. They find a safe place when sick or injured.

PoC avatarPosted on January 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2021

People ask whether it is true that cats go away to die. It’s a misconception. Domestic cat do not ‘go away’ to die. They are simply finding a safe place where they hope that they will recover from the injury … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat death, cat safety, dying cat, hiding | Leave a reply
Cat asleep or unconscious?

How to tell if your cat has died

PoC avatarPosted on January 2, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2021

Although this is a difficult subject there may come a time when you have to check whether your cat has died. However, it would be unusual if you had to deal with this situation because normally you would be at … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged breathing, cat death, cat heart, dead cat, heart beat, normal cat pulse | 3 Replies
Pet ashes urn

What do I do if my cat dies at home?

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2020

The question in the title presupposes that your cat has, in fact, died but you should check if you are unsure as, for instance, you were out when she died. I think the best way to check is to find … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged cat death, deceased cats, pet death
Michele and Rubble

Unwillingness to eat: a classic sign that a cat is dying of old age

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2020

People search for signs that their cat is dying of old age. I have just read about a 31-year-old Maine Coon cat living in England. The Daily Mail reported his death of old age yesterday. His name was Rubble. He … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged appetite, cat losing weight, cat weight, dying cat, elderly cat, guinness world records, maine coon cat, oldest cat | 2 Replies
Dr Karen Louis DVM MS

Why do cats die with their eyes open?

PoC avatarPosted on February 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 3, 2023

This is a difficult topic but questions are asked and I will try and answer them. Associated questions might be: Why do cats die with their tongue out? Why do cats die with their mouth open? The reason why cats … continue reading…

Posted in death | Tagged cat death, cat euthanasia, euthanasia, euthanasia cats, euthanasia of dogs, humanely euthanize a cat | Leave a reply

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
Cat on sidewalk

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
Biscit died during dental cleaning

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
Do cats go away to die?

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?

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
Roadkill cats should be reported everytime

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

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

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