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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
In America, and injured cat outside may hide to avoid a predator such as the coyote. There are numerous instances of coyotes attacking, killing and eating domestic and feral cats in America. Photo: Public domain.

Is it true that cats go away to die?

PoC avatarPosted on July 11, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 11, 2020

I have to say that the question is poorly formulated. There is an element of truth about it but it’s formulation misleads. The question should be, “Is it true that cats find a place to hide when they are badly … continue reading…

Posted in dying | Tagged cat behavior, cat death, cat illness, cat injury, dying cat, injury | Leave a reply
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
Cats don't think of heaven

Do cats fear death?

PoC avatarPosted on April 30, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2020

No, cats do not fear death. The reason is straightforward. Cats are not self-aware by which I mean self-conscious. Some people will dispute that statement. I’ll proceed though. As they are not self-aware when they are in pain or discomfort … continue reading…

Posted in fear | Tagged cat behavior, cat emotions, cat fear, dying cat, injury, mentality, pain, self conscious, self-awareness | Leave a reply
Do cats really go away to die alone?

Why do cats run away to die?

PoC avatarPosted on April 25, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 30, 2020

An alternative but similar question would be, ‘Why do cats want to be alone when they die?’. Both questions assume that cats – by which I presume we mean domestic cats – want to be alone when they are dying. … continue reading…

Posted in dying | Tagged cat behaviour, dying cat | Leave a reply
Dying female stray cat

Woman takes dying female feral cat to shelter to be euthanized but they release her next day after unnecessary surgery

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 7, 2019

Was this animal shelter trying to reduce euthanasia rates when they put a dying female feral cat through unnecessary surgery and returned her to the streets? Nob Hill, Albuquerque, USA: Days before Thanksgiving this year, a woman, Tamara, saw a … continue reading…

Posted in negligence | Tagged animal shelter, Cat News, dying cat, elderly cat, old cat | Leave a reply
20-year-old cat

Do cats know that they are going to die?

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2019

I think that this is what is described as an existential question. The simple answer is that we (humans) don’t know if cats know that they are going to die one day. However, my gut feeling is that cats don’t … continue reading…

Posted in cat death | Tagged cat behavior, cat death, cat emotions and brain function, dying cat, lifespan | 5 Replies
Cat grave being dug with dead cat

Woman knew her cat was dying so she placed her under her favourite bush in backyard

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 2, 2019

Wendy Boucher-Fischer writing on Quora.com describes how her cat Miss Kitty died of natural causes at the age of 20 at her home. I am surprised at her description. She writes that she knew her cat was dying so she … continue reading…

Posted in Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat burial, cat euthanasia, cremation, dying cat
My cat shortly before I said goodbye

What are the symptoms that your cat is dying?

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 8, 2019

I apologise for the very morbid question but somebody asked it so I feel that I should try and answer it. The point about this question is that it will only be asked if your cat is either very old, … continue reading…

Posted in dying | Tagged cat health symptoms, cat illness symptoms, dying cat | 4 Replies
Rainbow bridge

Why do cats disappear when they are about to die?

PoC avatarPosted on September 30, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 30, 2020

People ask, “Why do cats disappear when they are about to die?”. I have two main points to make about this in answer to the question. Beforehand I’d like to mention the reason: cats hide when they are dying because … continue reading…

Posted in dying | Tagged cat behavior, dying cat, rainbow bridge | 3 Replies
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