Stages of death
Death is not an instant, but a process that gradually turns off the body, passing it through the following stages:
- Preagonia - loss of consciousness, cessation of blood circulation, pallor and cyanosis of the skin. This stage can last from several minutes to an hour.
- Terminal pause (preagonia). Breathing practically stops, pressure drops to zero. The oculomotor reflex disappears.
- Agony. Characterized by a lack of consciousness and tactile sensitivity. Breathing may resume and blood pressure may rise. Convulsions may occur.
- Clinical death. Complete stop of all vital processes. When carrying out resuscitation measures, it is possible to “start up” the cat’s body. The duration of the period is about 8 minutes.
- Biological death. This stage is irreversible and is characterized by the complete cessation of all physiological processes in the cat.
How to cope with the death of a cat?
The next step is to preserve the memory of the animal, but at the same time not torment yourself and your loved ones. Some owners erect real monuments to their pets, but whether this is worth doing is up to you to decide, and in any case, the issue of the monument can be discussed later. In the meantime, there are several things in front of you that must be done, no matter how painful it may be! Try:
immediately remove all your pet’s things - bowls, trays, toys: this may seem cruel to you, but this is important first of all for you, because your pet’s things left without him will greatly torment you; remember bright moments from the life of an animal - yes, your cat died, but this is not a reason to constantly replay tragic moments in your head, it’s better to remember how you played with her and how funny she was: after such memories you will definitely smile, and you will think that your pet is still nearby; change habits associated with a cat: for example, if you loved to sit in the chair in which your pet always came to you, then try to sit in another for some time after his death - it will be less painful, because at least you will not be sad remember how the animal jumped onto your lap and subconsciously wait for its appearance.
Another “recipe” that many people recommend is to immediately get a second pet so that you have someone to take care of. This method can be very effective and efficient, but, alas, not for everyone. There are people for whom a deceased cat remains their only and unforgettable friend after death, and for them a new pet in the house is even “contraindicated”, because they may even hate it.
But if you clearly understand that life goes on, and you want to quickly start living without grief and melancholy, a small kitten will be a kind of salvation. Just don’t associate it with your previous pet! Some people think that the soul of a cat moves into another animal after death, but one should not blindly believe in this. Treat the kitten as an independent and completely different animal, and then it will be easier for you to love it without replacing the dead animal with a new one.
Why do cats leave home to die?
If a cat has this opportunity, it will definitely leave the house before it dies.
For as many years as cats have lived next to people, for the same number of years the question has been asked: why do cats leave home? There are many theories about this. Despite its popularity among people, the cat remains one of the most amazing and mysterious animals. Some believe that the cat wants to remain in the owner’s memories as a beautiful and gentle pet. After all, often before leaving the house forever, a cat goes into a person’s arms to say goodbye. The owner may not even suspect that such a surge of tenderness is the last. There is also a theory that cats leave, taking with them the illnesses and misfortunes of a loved one.
People who are more skeptical believe that a dying animal is not thinking about anything like that. On the contrary, from their point of view, the cat does not understand that the end is near. Therefore, they perceive the painful state as some kind of illness that should pass. To prevent humans from interfering with the animal’s healing, the cat leaves the house for a while. However, there is no strength left to return after a walk, so the pet quietly dies alone with itself.
How do cats behave in an apartment when they can’t leave?
A dying cat will try to leave the house as long as it has the strength to do so.
If the cat could not leave the apartment, it will hide. If we consider the theories about this phenomenon in more detail, it becomes clear that in any case the cat wants to be away from the person in the last minutes. An animal may experience pain, and a person may be regarded by it as the source of this suffering. And some believe that the cat is hiding “out of spite” or because it is proud. In any case, a weakened pet will look for a secluded place. The cat will hide in the closet, under the bed or other dark corner.
However, there are exceptions to this pattern. Only the cat who has the time to do so can afford the luxury of choosing the last place. Animals that die from an accident do not have this opportunity. However, pets who do not want to die and are not ready to say goodbye to life will try to come home to a person. So a cat hit by a car will crawl towards the house until the last moment.
Ways to make a dying cat feel better
Loving owners, as a rule, also understand that life is leaving their pet. They notice changes in the well-being and behavior of their furry friend. It is natural to want to do something to ease the last few hours.
You can say goodbye and send off your last journey with dignity by staying at home with the animal, perhaps taking a day off from work and canceling plans. It is better to hold a weakened cat in your arms longer, stroke it, and let it know how dear it is to you. Next to its person, the animal will feel safe and less anxious.
It is important to provide your cat with maximum comfort. To do this, it’s good to make a soft, warm bedding and put a heating pad with warm water in it.
Once every two to three hours, the animal should be carried to the tray and to bowls with clean water and soft food.
A very weakened cat can be fed with liquid specialized food and watered from a syringe
It is important to prevent parasites from getting into the ears and fur. They easily settle on a cat that has lost its natural immunity and become a real nuisance.
If the animal is seriously ill, you can increase the dose of analgesics or antispasmodics, or put in a dropper with a nutrient solution.
Love for the owner
Some people believe that a cat that has left home to die is concerned about its owner's feelings.
There are cases when pets even said goodbye to a faithful friend, meowed, jumped onto his lap for the last time and allowed themselves to be petted.
But it happens that a cat leaves to die suddenly. Yes, perhaps some pets are so attached to home and loved ones that they try to reduce the pain of separation. But this version is unlikely for two reasons:
- firstly, the cat is unlikely to care about approaching death, because it simply does not understand that it is dying. Most likely, the animal is worried about pain, weakness, but clearly not awareness of death or fear of it;
- secondly, such high feelings are unfamiliar to the pet, since he is at a lower stage of evolution and is guided by instinct, not reason. And even more so, a feeling of caring for a person is unlikely to appear in dying cats. It is the primitive instinct that guides reproduction, caring for offspring, and not love, as it happens in people. It is unlikely that a cat, dying, thinks about how its owner feels.
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If you threw a dead cat into the yard or on the threshold
Cats have long been used in magical rituals
The belief in the magical power of cats is so great that sometimes they try to use the animal’s corpse for witchcraft purposes. There is a whole ritual designed to deprive the victim of peace, punch a hole in financial well-being, or drive love out of life. Such “magicians” are supposed to strangle or otherwise kill the poor animal, and then throw adversity at the desired object.
Of course, it’s unpleasant to find a dead animal on the porch or under the window that was clearly planted. A realist, and he will feel out of place. And a mystically inclined person will immediately lose sleep and help the “curse” work
And it doesn’t matter that it was sent by a quarrelsome neighbor who knew nothing about magic. The main strength of such corruption is that they believe in it
Sometimes it happens that a dead cat is secretly buried in the yard of someone they are going to harm on a mental level. However, here you have a serious advantage: you know nothing about the sabotage that occurred, and it will be difficult for it to influence you. Moreover, people with serious knowledge of subtle matters do not bury cats in other people’s yards. And a home-grown magician will not have enough strength to seriously harm you.
“Taking away” all the negativity
This sign is polar to the previous one. The death of a beloved pet within the walls of the home saves the life of the owners. Dying within the walls of the apartment, he “takes away” all your negativity, the induced evil eye and damage, thereby freeing his owners from trials, illnesses and other ailments.
If fishermen are afraid of dead cats, then a living cat is a good luck charm for them. Especially with a three-color color, such a pet will bring a good catch, and will also protect you from misfortune.
By the way, back in Ancient Egypt, where, as is known, cats were sacred animals, it was believed that after death a cat becomes a guardian angel. She gives her gift of protection to her beloved owners. The spirit of a deceased pet helps, guides you to the true path and protects you from negative emotions. It is not for nothing that the Egyptians considered the cat to be the link between God and man.
Cat mysticism
Cats are known to be natural psychics. They heal, predict weather and earthquakes, and discover new abilities in people. Great importance is also attached to how the cat passed away. It’s one thing if death occurred due to natural causes: old age, illness, accident. And it’s a completely different matter when a cat died suddenly, for no apparent reason. People prone to mysticism see here witchcraft, corruption, overwhelming human emotions and the influence of otherworldly forces.
Since ancient times, cats have been attributed magical properties.
It has been known since ancient times that cats do not die where they live. Anticipating their death, they try to hide away from prying eyes, closer to the other world. Neither scientists nor astrologers can explain this fact.
Signs about the place of death of a cat
It was considered a very bad omen if a cat died at home; it was assumed that in this case the owners would face troubles, illness and even death. In our age of closed doors, when most domestic cats never leave their apartments in their lives, this ominous omen loses its relevance, and the death of a cat brings only sadness to the owners. In addition, now a completely opposite sign has appeared: a cat that dies in the house takes misfortune away from the family. Furry friends protect the peace of their owners: they cleanse the energy of the home, ward off the evil eye, and extinguish negativity directed at the family.
According to legends, after death a cat protects the house from misfortunes
What to do when your cat goes on a spree
If the owner does not set out to increase the number of pets in the apartment, he needs to take measures to alleviate the suffering of his pet and ensure peace for himself. Here's what you can do:
- Sterilize the animal (some veterinarians recommend “putting out” a cat that has already given birth at least once, others believe that this operation will be more useful for nulliparous individuals, in any case, it’s up to you to decide).
- Use drugs of the “anti-sex” class (there are drugs based on natural herbs - they are safer, but weaker in action, and stronger hormonal drugs, the main thing is not to save, otherwise you can pay for the health of your pet).
- Opponents of drastic measures can give animals sedatives in the form of drops for ingestion, or spraying (scattering), for example, catnip in their habitats.
In any case, when choosing methods of influencing the sexual activity of cats, be guided by the health of the animal, its age and your capabilities.
Any owner who decides to have a pet sooner or later begins to ask questions about how long a British cat’s estrus usually lasts, when it begins, and how it goes in general. It is better to know the answers to all these questions in advance.
Where does the soul of an animal go after death?
In order to figure out where the soul of an animal goes after death, it’s worth figuring out whether it exists at all? What do people know about this and how can they answer this question?
The soul of an animal after death probably finds some kind of refuge. In fact, everything is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. This question is worth turning to the Bible. This holy book, unfortunately, is not able to give a clear answer. After all, little is said about animals, and in general, do they have such a “privilege”. But the conclusion is quite simple, you just need to rely on the basic biblical principles.
Thus, as the Bible says, animals are capable of having a living soul. To do this, it’s worth understanding what the difference is between four-legged friends and humans? Is it possible to draw a line that intersects in one place? Where does the soul of animals go after death? As everyone knows, man was created in the image and likeness of God himself. It was this “being” that was endowed with the ability to think and develop spiritually. Animals cannot do this; they are not capable of doing everything that is given to man. Therefore, if they have a soul, then most likely it is somewhat different. After all, as mentioned above, animals cannot do even half of what is given to ordinary people. But, nevertheless, they are able to feel, love, get angry and experience other emotions.
Is there one place where all the lonely souls gather? How do they do this if they do not have a so-called soul? Quite a lot can be said on this topic. The soul of a cat probably “goes” somewhere after death? And if we reason gradually, then several times we can confirm the presence of a soul and its absence. It’s another matter if in animals it is something slightly different. It is likely that the whole difference lies in the fact that after death the soul of a four-legged friend does not go anywhere. More precisely, he cannot continue to live, thus going to heaven and “serving out” his existence there.
It is quite difficult to understand this aspect. After all, there is not a single scripture that talks about the soul of an animal. No, of course, something similar can be found, but again, everything is so vague and not clearly described that it is impossible to draw an exact conclusion. Therefore, all that remains is to speculate on this topic. So, if an animal does have a soul, then where does it go after death? Can four-legged friends go to heaven? Is “access” open to them there? Is the soul of a dog able to go to heaven after death? This issue should also be approached from different points of view. It should be noted that God created animals and included this process among his creations. He simply gave them life and said that it was good. He didn't give many animals special abilities. Most likely they were created only to dilute the human race. After all, people on their own will not be able to survive in this world if something does not help them. Of course, the entire population of the Earth consists of different “individuals,” but it is thanks to animals that many of them are like that. It is quite difficult to understand this issue; there must be spiritual penetration here.
So will animals go to heaven with humans? Is there room for them there? There is simply no clear answer to this question. The souls of animals must find a home after death. But we can definitely say that it is four-legged animals that will accompany a person at all his “stages” of life. There are quite a few versions about where the soul of an animal ends up. One of them says that somewhere on the edges of the sky there is a place where the souls of deceased four-legged friends gather. It is difficult to say where this information came from.
It is likely that this is just someone's guess. But it is so pleasant that you just want to believe in it with all your heart. Surely animals gain “peace of mind” after death.
In Buddhism
Buddhists are also not concerned about where cats go after death, but for a completely different reason. A cat in Buddhism is also considered as just one of the incarnations, but not of the soul, since this religion completely denies its existence. According to Buddhism, instead of the soul, there is only a powerful stream of Consciousness, which takes the most diverse forms of both living beings and inanimate objects. Particles of this Consciousness are placed in a mortal shell and remain there until the physical shell becomes unusable.
For cats and other creatures, heaven or hell is a certain psychological state that everyone creates for themselves, choosing their own path in life. When asked where cats go after death, Buddhism answers that they are reborn and end up in one of the worlds - the world of hell, animals, hungry ghosts, people, lower deities of asuras, higher deities of devas. And the place of their future incarnation also depends on the purity of karma.
Do cats have immortal souls?
What is the soul? There is no clear interpretation of this term in science. Atheists characterize the soul of a living organism as a certain set of qualities inherent in the individual - character, habits, worldview. In spiritual practice, the soul is understood as a kind of thin shell that connects earthly life with another world.
Since the death of their beloved pet, some owners have been asking themselves a question that worries them: is the deceased pet happy in the next world? Does he have the ability to observe the living? Does reincarnation exist - the relocation of the mental shell into another physical body? Interesting answers to these questions can be found in various religious publications. How do different peoples of the world with different religions relate to the death of animals?
What do Orthodoxy and other Christian religions say?
Christian religions treat cats with reverence and respect. These animals are innocent, pure and sinless before God. Nevertheless, after the death of a cat, its spirit ceases to exist - this is what Orthodoxy says. If the spirit of a righteous person goes to heaven (and a sinner goes to hell), such a place does not exist for the souls of animals. When they die, they simply cease to exist.
What do proponents of the theory of reincarnation think about animal souls?
Is the spiritual matter of a deceased pet capable of coming back to life in a different physical shell and after what time? The theory of the transmigration of souls has its adherents and opponents. According to supporters of reincarnation, a cat can live 9 lives. She returns to earth again and again in different physical forms. If the owner is acutely worried about the loss of his pet, he can count on the fact that another four-legged friend who has gone into the world will soon return to him - for example, in the form of a stray kitten.
Is the mental shell of a cat capable of moving into people? This theory also has opponents and supporters. Most are inclined to believe that representatives of the cat family are not capable of being in the body of a creature with a higher mind. According to some sources, after the ninth life in the physical body of a cat, its soul moves to a higher level, and the former animal is born as a human. Both theories are based only on guesses and hypotheses.
The soul of an animal from an Islamic point of view
In the Islamic religion, cats enjoy special honor and respect. The Prophet Muhammad himself allowed these animals to lie on his lap, sleep next to him and drink water from the same container with him. Muslims are taught to treat all living beings with trepidation, to avoid cruelty towards them and to show mercy when encountering a sick and weak animal along the way.
The Koran says that there is no place for animals in heaven - only a good person can find well-deserved peace through righteous deeds and humility during life. The soul of a pet, leaving its physical shell, does not go to heaven or hell. Animals by their nature are pure and bright creatures; they do not need Allah's forgiveness. The spiritual shell of the deceased cat, along with the body, turns to dust.
Opinion of Vanga and psychics
What happens to a pet's soul when it leaves home and dies? Vanga's opinion regarding the death of animals is unknown. The seer was sure that people, after leaving for another world, cease to exist only physically. The body decays, but everything that is incorruptible is capable of being reborn many times and coming into this world again - this is what the famous clairvoyant believed.
Today, more and more people are turning to psychics and esotericists for help. Magicians and mystics, endowed with a special gift, are able to establish connections with the other world. Having lost a relative, best friend or beloved animal, many in desperation turn to clairvoyants for help - people want to understand what happens to the deceased in the next world.
Those who are endowed with the special gift of clairvoyance claim that for animals after death, a return path to life is possible. A pet sometimes returns to its owner in the guise of another animal. Some psychics are confident that if a person hits or kills an innocent creature during his lifetime, the deceased cat can haunt his offender until the end of his days.
Signs about the death of a cat
One of the ancient Persian treatises, dating back to the beginning of the 18th century, describes a version that says that a cat leaves the house before death so that the owner does not see its last terrible look. It can paralyze and even cause the death of anyone who meets the dying cat's eyes.
A lot of signs associated with the appearance of ghosts of cats and kittens before the death of relatives and close friends of those who saw them are described in world literature and historical documents, ranging from Cicero to the present day. The great philosopher believed that cats do not die completely.
It was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, the kingdom of the dead and moonlight, Hecate, who could turn into a cat. Cats left before their death to join the retinue of the goddess and become ghosts warning people about their imminent death. In Oldfield Gouway's book “The Nine Lives of a Cat. Myths and Legends" contains many stories related to cats. A cat paradise is even described, where the animal goes after its death.
The ancient Egyptians did not believe that a cat sought to hide from its owner in anticipation of death. The corpse of the pussy that died or died of old age was mummified and placed in its own tomb. There the cat could “wake up” and, accompanied by the beautiful goddess of the West, Amentet, climb the vertical staircase to heaven.
If the cat was timid and stopped at the last steps, then the gods Horus and Set would take her by the tender paws on both sides and lift her to Paradise. There she could live forever in a beautiful land, replete with rivers and lakes full of fish, with cozy houses that provided shelter. There were two more Paradises. The cat's soul went to the last Paradise together with its owners - the pharaohs.
Many peoples believed that the soul of a cat would help its owner get to Heaven. She is waiting for him on the border of Hell and Heaven and stretches out her paw to pull him out of Gehenna. The main thing is that the owner’s conscience does not have so many sins that a weak cat will not be able to overcome their weight.
In myths and legends about the death and posthumous existence of cats, the same duality was preserved as during her life. Some associated the cat with the devil's power and talked about vengeful ghost cats, about cats that turned into vampires and succubi after their death.
Others deified the pet and advised paying homage to it at the hour of death. Such a cat became a kind of guardian angel of the family and, with its appearance, warned of troubles and misfortunes. The philosopher and psychologist Marie-Louise von Franz wrote in detail about the reasons for such different perceptions of a pet in her book “Cat. A fairy tale about the liberation of femininity."
Having examined documentary sources from various eras and peoples, we can conclude that references to the fact that a cat leaves home before death are very rare.
Euthanasia - pros and cons
Some owners of furry animals are wondering whether it is worth waiting for the pet’s death or ending its suffering in one fell swoop. Putting a pet to sleep is not that easy. There must be good reasons for this:
- cancer in the last stage, when pain and dysfunction of the body reduce the quality of life;
- serious injury incompatible with life.
In our country there are no legal indications for euthanasia. But no professional will euthanize an animal at the whim of the owner without a preliminary thorough examination.
An animal that has given joy and love to its household for several years is worthy of sympathy and compassion in difficult moments before death. If the cat has left, then you should look for it in dark, quiet shelters. Perhaps he can be helped and saved. A person is responsible for those whom he takes into his home, and until the last minute of the pet he must behave like a human being.
Is it humane to euthanize a pet?
The question of the necessity and humanity of euthanasia in relation to a dying cat is decided by its owner. It is very difficult to decide to euthanize your pet, almost a family member.
The arguments for resolving this problem are:
- incurability of the disease;
- the suffering the animal experiences;
- the inevitability of painful death.
Euthanasia will help reduce the time of agony and make the process of leaving the cat quick and painless.
You can refuse this procedure in favor of taking strong painkillers. In this case, the cat will not feel pain, but will remain unconscious until the very end.
In modern veterinary clinics, animals are euthanized for health reasons and with the consent of the owner. First, the cat is given anesthesia and falls asleep. Then a drug is injected that stops breathing and heart function.
Where do cats go to die?
One day, the owner, not finding his beloved pet in his usual places, realizes that he may never see him again. The animal leaves suddenly, without giving the opportunity to say goodbye. The search for a pet does not always end in success, but perhaps the pet could still be helped by showing it to a veterinarian, but in some cases it is not possible to even find the body of the animal. If there is no reason to think that the cat has died, then you should not delay searching for your pet. Perhaps the animal climbed a tall tree, roof, pole, from which it cannot descend on its own, or fell into a trap, jumping into a closed box in the cellar, or getting stuck in an old closet placed in the garage.
First of all, you should check all sorts of secluded places in and around the house. A pet is looking for a secluded place in the house that would be hidden from the eyes of people, usually these are cool, dark corners, which include a shelf in the closet, the space under the sofa, bed, box in the pantry, cellar.
If the owner finds a dead animal in the house, then it will be difficult to find a cat that has left the house to die outside. An animal leading an independent lifestyle can go anywhere, but in most cases, pets look for a place that is inaccessible or difficult for humans to reach, located at a height, for example, in the attic or hayloft. A shaded, cool place under a vehicle, bushes, a haystack, or in thickets of wild grass can also be secluded.
- Why do they say cats have 9 lives?
- Why do cats bring prey to their owner?
- Can cats take revenge?
Main reasons
There are several reasons for this phenomenon. Usually they are based on instincts and behavior patterns provided by nature.
Sexual hunting
Young cats most often leave home in the spring due to sexual heat. Due to changes in hormonal levels, their body requires mating with a cat. At such moments, neither windows, nor doors, nor high fences can stop the pets. They go in search of their soulmate. Usually cats do not return home until the partner agrees to contact. If absent for a long time, the animal may become lost in space and time and not find its way home. Cats also sometimes leave the house to satisfy their natural needs. After a spree during estrus, get ready for the appearance of kittens soon.
Curiosity
Cats are inquisitive animals. This especially applies to kittens and young pets who are exploring the world around them.
Their attention is easily attracted by any objects and actions: a leaf falling from a tree, a butterfly or bug on the window, a rustling branch, etc.
In a fit of curiosity, the cat forgets about caution. He may jump out of a window or run outside the area in pursuit of an object, and only after a while discover that he is in an unfamiliar place
Sometimes finding your way home doesn't become impossible. An angry dog that chases the cat can make the situation worse. At first he experiences severe stress, and then gradually comes to his senses and looks for a new place to live.
He may jump out of a window or run outside the area in pursuit of an object, and only after a while discover that he is in an unfamiliar place. Sometimes finding your way home doesn't become impossible. An angry dog that chases the cat can make the situation worse. At first he experiences severe stress, and then gradually comes to his senses and looks for a new place to live.
Unfavorable atmosphere
Cats react acutely to the situation in the house
Most representatives love attention, care and affection from their owners. If an animal is beaten or abused in other ways, there is a high risk that it will wander away from home.
If there is an unfavorable atmosphere in the house, for example, frequent scandals, disagreements between family members and other problems, the pet will go in search of another place to live.
Loneliness
If other animals (puppies or kittens) appear in the house, the owners’ attention usually switches to them. The cat experiences loneliness, feels unwanted, so it leaves home in search of a better life.
A similar situation can arise at the birth of a child.
Before death
Furry pets often leave their homes before their death. To understand why cats leave home to die, it is necessary to study the behavior of their wild relatives. Lions are considered the strongest and largest representatives among cats. They live in prides. Young lionesses and lions obtain food and care for their offspring, providing them with protection from other predators.
When an animal begins to get sick or grow old, it cannot fully perform its duties, so it has to eat leftovers. Due to its weakness, it becomes a target for hyenas and other predators. In order not to bring trouble to the entire pride, sick and old lions and lionesses voluntarily leave the “family”. This way they give way to the young and protect them from attacks by predators. Natural instincts sometimes awaken in cats, and they leave their family and owners in order to protect them from perceived danger.
There is another explanation why cats leave home before they die. Some scientists believe that pets look for a secluded place to restore their strength and then return back. Although in most cases they go to Rainbow in a secluded place, and the owners do not even manage to find their corpse for burial.
What to do if the cat died
After the death of an animal, you must contact the state veterinary service. According to the law, you cannot bury a deceased pet in the ground or throw it into a pond. This is due to the fact that it can be dug up by other animals or eroded by groundwater. And the reservoir will not become cleaner from the decomposition of the beast. There are organizations in Russia that burn (cremate) the corpses of domestic animals. After the procedure, you will be given the ashes of your pet, which you can bury and place a tombstone on it.
It is important to make a decision about burial quickly - on hot days it is better to contact your veterinarian immediately. If the weather outside is cool, then burial is allowed the next day.
Be sure to contact your veterinarian within 24 hours. On the spot, he will determine what to do with the corpse. There are special burial grounds with biothermal pits designed for burying or burning dead animals.
Digging a grave to bury ashes must be done carefully to avoid damaging cables that may be in the ground. If you want to have a real funeral, you can purchase a coffin and perform the ceremony
Perhaps this will help cope with the loss of a close friend.
They buried it away from crowded places and forgot. We have already buried 2 dogs this way. Some people make tombstones, hang photos, bring food, clean it up. I think this is unnecessary. It's a pity, but what can you do, an animal is not a person.
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Our parents buried our cat near the forest. When a little puppy died in our yard (we couldn’t get him out), we just buried him in the yard with the girls. And then they found out that they couldn’t bury there.
My 15 year old cat died last night. By your death. She didn't suffer. I haven’t eaten anything for the last week and a half, I haven’t drunk for a couple of days, I haven’t gotten up, and yesterday I didn’t move at all. She had very sick kidneys, and her heart too. Last night she stopped breathing. Very hard, very painful. Her little body lay at home all night, and was still put in a cold place. Now we'll take him to cremation. Hang in there, I know you have some tough days ahead. But what can you do? It’s good that a cat is leaving your life, and not a loved one. It gives you a little strength. How he will behave in the last minutes before his death - only God knows. Ours died calmly, but for a long time. On the last day she was hardly conscious at all. Closer to the moment of death, breathing became heavy and rare. And the mouth opened. All.
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You can tell that a cat is dying by certain signs, including rapid breathing and loss of appetite. When the pet is lying down, he needs to show care, but not overdo it, so that the animal is comfortable. And after his death, you need to contact a special organization where the body will be burned or cremated.
Burial
If you want to bury your pet, you can do so at home or at a pet cemetery.
At home, burying a pet's body is often used by their grieving owners. In this case, the owner has the opportunity to visit the pet’s burial place. However, the method is not without drawbacks. When moving, the remains will remain at the same place of residence. Finally, this method is prohibited by some states. Owners who bury a cat at home risk being fined.
There are pet cemeteries in every country. You can ask your veterinarian for help. Before burial, ensure that the area will always be used for burial of pets.
Siamese cat breed
The animal leaves to hide from predators and not become their prey
If a domestic cat leaves the house to die somewhere else, this does not mean that he does not want to upset the owner, as many people mistakenly think. These animals lack the ability to empathize and do not care about the emotional state of people. The reasons for this behavior lie elsewhere.
Wild cats, long before humans began to domesticate them, were forced to live in harsh conditions. To survive, they had to be on full alert around the clock because they were surrounded by many larger predators hunting them for food.
Zoologists, in the course of numerous studies, have come to the conclusion that, when dying, an animal emits a special smell, thereby attracting other representatives of the fauna looking for food. What could be more attractive than a victim who is unable to resist?
When getting sick or feeling weak due to the natural processes of withering in the body, wild representatives of the cat family left their homes, not wanting to become easy prey for enemies. In a weakened state, they simply could not defend themselves from predatory animals. However, this behavior is not only due to the desire to protect oneself from attacks by predators.
Despite their independence, they are pack animals. A sick member leaves the pack to protect its healthy members. Once a cat dies, it will sooner or later begin to decompose. The smell of carrion will immediately attract predatory animals to the lair of the cat family. The departure of a sick member of the pack is nothing more than a reluctance to expose relatives to danger. This mechanism of self-isolation was formed in the process of evolution and is inherent in these animals at the genetic level. Cats do this not consciously, but following natural instincts.
Modern domestic cats do not need to defend themselves from enemies, but they still have very strong instincts inherited from their wild ancestors. For this reason, feeling unwell, pets leave their home, fleeing from hypothetical predators, sometimes signing their own death warrant, because if they had stayed at home, the owners would have had the opportunity to help their sick four-legged pets or to see them off with dignity on their last journey.
It is not for nothing that street cats that are not lucky enough to find caring owners copy the behavior of their wild ancestors. There are many dangers awaiting animals on the street: stray dogs, cars, knackers. Leaving their permanent place of residence, they try to save their lives, but they do not always succeed, and they die without ever recovering from the disease or for other reasons beyond their control.
The opinion of modern animal psychologists
Felinologists and animal psychologists warn that you should not endow an animal with emotions inherent in humans, or try to explain the actions and relationships of a pet through this prism.
Having thought wisely, it is unlikely that a cat will think about the peace of mind of its owner before dying. At this moment, he first of all obeys his natural instincts. In natural selection, there are no such concepts as mercy, so a sick animal must leave the pack and die alone.
Even herbivores can expel or kill a sick fellow tribesman. Therefore, in such a situation, the sufferer only has to look for a safe place so that he is not eaten by predators, and try to recover.
Natural instincts cannot be fooled
Note! Professionals also say that cats have premonitions of death - just a myth. A pet cannot foresee a quick death, such as an accident. It can only think about death during a long illness.
Experts believe that leaving home is associated with depression due to a serious illness in which the animal tries to retire
It can think about death only during a long illness. Experts believe that leaving home is associated with depression due to a serious illness in which the animal tries to retire.
Scientists, however, have noticed another feature in the behavior of cats. In case of danger, while walking on the street, she will not hide behind her owner. Most likely, he will climb a tree or hide somewhere. Physical pain is perceived by a pet as an attack by an invisible enemy, so it tries to hide from it in a safe place. That’s why animal corpses are found in basements and garages, and domestic cats, unable to leave the apartment, die in closets, behind the sofa.
There are also fluffies that stay with their owner until the very end. It depends on the dog’s temperament, his breed, and how trusting the relationship is.
A beloved pet will not hide behind its owner in case of danger
In any case, it is important to love and protect your pet, to be attentive to it to the last. Of course, you want to support your pet before death, to be close to him. If the animal has not left the house, it means it wants to
If the cat runs away, don’t be upset, he chooses how he will die, this is a natural process for animals
If the animal has not left the house, it means it wants to. If the cat runs away, don’t be upset, he chooses how he will die, this is a natural process for animals.
