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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

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

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

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

Why do cats die with their eyes open?

PoC avatarPosted on February 17, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 17, 2020

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

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

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