In a cat infected with rabies, the last days pass pass passively, unlike the previous days. They are paralyzed in most parts of the body, starting with the lower jaw. Seizures and frequent salivation begin. The cat dies within three days from respiratory failure or from exhaustion, as it may not eat or drink throughout the infection.
Why do cats die with their eyes open?
If you are very impressionable, it is best not to read. It can bring you to tears. Last year I had four: old kitty Musika, her son Mustanchik, kitty Nochka, and Marquise. Out of the blue, the cat started eating less, seemed to be doing fine, also ran when I rustled up a bag of their food. That's only two days. On the third day, I decided that I would borrow money from someone and take him to the vet. I didn't make it in time. On the third day, morning, I get up, he's sitting in the hallway, and his eyes are already fixed. (I don't know how to describe it, alive, but my eyes were already frozen, like jelly, it's just impossible to put into words) I went to him, and he just screamed. And that's it. And my eyes could not close, only halfway. His mother Musika died next. It was winter (2021), we made him a coffin, when I took out of the balcony, Musika (his mother) saw, came up, said goodbye, for nothing, I blame myself for that. And then she began to fade, she was already 19 years old. While his body was on the balcony, all was well, we could not bury a month, it was freezing -40, when it was -20, went to dig a grave, a crowbar chiseled the frozen ground, after 4 hours managed, quickly home for a coffin, and Musya saw that carry away. We buried it. And every day it was getting worse for Musika. And nothing pleased her anymore, although near were Marquesa and Nochka, which she raised (I brought Nochka one month old, and Musika replaced her mother, she sucked Musya, even though there was no milk, Musya just the kindest, we called her grandmother Musi. Then there were days when she walked more and more slowly, began to refuse to eat, and her paws began to fail. A month of agony. I didn't sleep with her, and one day, I knew right away, she was going to be gone. I looked into her eyes, they were already frozen. How could it be? Why when they are still alive, and the eyes are already dead? What do they see before they die, why don't they close their eyes? I see them in my dreams, they come to me, kind, affectionate. They don't blame me, they don't get angry. I feel them, that they are near. It hurts so much to lose them, when you are helpless, when you realize you cannot help them, you cannot change anything. This pain for a long time in the soul, only cats that are near – comfort, understanding in their eyes and sympathy.
how to determine the death of a cat?
White, cold ears, cold paws, cloudy eyes, no breath was observed, did not blink, did not make a sound, but for half an hour was warm, but not all, she had cancer, for three days, urine flowed by itself.
The first step is to learn how to spot the signs of the cat's death. If the animal has been sick for a long time before, it is easier to recognize the imminent death – the cat just weakens, stops eating, hardly gets up from its seat and increasingly sleeps or just lies with its eyes open. At the same time you will notice that its breathing gradually becomes weaker and that the cat's behavior before death will be a little anxious. If the animal stays at home, it may come to say goodbye to you. Usually a sick cat will climb on its owner's lap with its last breath, lie on its lap for a while waiting for affection, and then go away. Very rarely do cats die on the owner's lap. If nothing foretold the trouble, or you were not very attentive to your pet, it will be more difficult. The main sign – the cat tends to be alone before death. It is not just hide, she tries to leave, and leave you so that you neither return it, nor find. Alas, this is a very common phenomenon, and it has been documented for many centuries. The reasons for this behavior are not fully understood, but scientists believe that the cat does this…
How to relieve the suffering of a dying cat?
Illness or deterioration of an ill pet always comes unexpectedly. The doctor has determined an incurable illness or there is an old cat in the house – it is worth knowing how to help a dying pet. Feeling the loss of strength, the pet will look for a warm, cozy place and the owner should take care of this by laying a soft blanket. Often a weakened pet will not be able to get to the toilet, so a litter box should be placed next to it, or towels should be laid which should be changed frequently. If the cat is in severe pain you can, after consulting your veterinarian, apply painkillers or medical ointments. But the most important thing for the pet will be the care and affection of its owners during the last days of its life.
When is the best time to put a pet to sleep?
The depressed state of the pet gives a clue to the owner to solve the problem in a drastic and humane way. In any case, every pet owner, seeing his suffering, can consult a veterinarian and decide what is best for his cat. Pets, dogs or cats, lead a quiet life in apartments or in the country house. As time passes, one by one they die. Anticipating the signs of death of a cat can only the owner and he must decide whether to agonize or to put it to sleep, based on the situation or the course of the disease. Basically, euthanasia is needed for the animal so that the dying cat is spared the excruciating pain. Once injected, animals do not scream, fall asleep and are taken to another world when they die.
How to bury a pet, can it be reburied?
Owners of deceased pets have to decide how to bury a tailed family member. If the cat's owner has resorted to the procedure of putting the cat to sleep, the veterinary clinic will offer to bury it themselves, or to be more precise, to cremate it. In other cases to bury a cat you will have to contact a veterinary specialist and act according to his instructions.
In Russia it is forbidden by law to bury animals in the ground. The corpses of animals and birds are equated with biological waste and disposed of in accordance with the order of the Chief State Veterinary Inspector of December 4, 1994 №13-7-2/469. According to this order, the carcasses are decontaminated and incinerated.
In some municipalities special burial places are allocated for pets. To bury a pet in such a cemetery, the owner must present a certificate of veterinary form number 4. The body of the animal will be dissected, the cause of death will be determined, and if it was not caused by an infection, it will be buried without being incinerated. Otherwise the body will be decontaminated, cremated and only then buried.
It is impossible to rebury a pet without breaking the law. The loving owner who buried his pet in the yard or park area risks a fine of 5000 rubles for violating the law.
Is it true that cats have a premonition of human death and how do they behave?
Some cat owners ask the question, "Can a pet sense my demise?" It is believed that members of the feline family are indeed endowed with this ability and can sense the scent of trouble floating in the air. The animal becomes restless and sometimes violent, runs aimlessly through the house, and spends a lot of time near the owner. Some cats may become depressed.
- A naturally deceased cat takes misfortune, envy, slander and the evil eye with it;
- A pet that dies through the fault of family members – to theft;
- An animal that died because of household appliances – to trouble in business;
- a cat that accidentally fell out of a window and crashed to death is an omen warning of the imminent dissolution of a marriage;
- a pet that died as a result of poisoning warns the owner that new acquaintances can bring him a lot of problems;
- killed because of the fight with congeners animal – to disagreements with friends.
To believe or not in these omens is a personal matter. It is better still to try to prevent such a sad event, and if it is impossible, treat it reasonably.
