Every pet owner who sincerely loves and is raising a pet finds it hard to accept the scene where their pet will eventually part from them! It should be noted that a cat's lifespan is only a short dozen years. Therefore, generally after raising a cat, if the cat in the family grows old, dies, or dies from illness, owners usually dare not raise another cat. Because the pain of losing a beloved pet is very tormenting and extremely unbearable. The following signs are what most cats will show before death, which owners should not ignore.

With heart failure, body temperature will also drop, usually below 38 degrees Celsius. Normally, pay close attention to changes in their water bowl and cat food, because cats generally refuse to eat when nearing death, becoming progressively thin and very emaciated. As the cat gradually weakens, its control over urination and defecation will decline, even completely lost. And if you recently find that your cat suddenly becomes very depressed, stops eating, ignores people, sleeps abnormally a lot, and hides in a corner, then owners should promptly take the cat to a veterinary hospital for a check-up.

Once signs of illness are discovered in the cat, it is best to take it to a professional hospital for treatment immediately. Some pre-death symptoms are actually quite similar to critical illness symptoms. However, as long as treatment is appropriate, many diseases can be cured. Don’t assume the cat will definitely die just because it shows problems; it might still have hopes for recovery. Chronic kidney disease often occurs in older cats and has symptoms very similar to those before death. Likewise, with proper treatment, cats with chronic kidney disease can live many more years. Symptoms of cancer, lower urinary tract disease, or tapeworm infection are also similar to pre-death symptoms, and these problems can have curative opportunities. Once health issues are discovered, be sure to seek timely medical care; prompt treatment might save the cat. Remember to be extra careful and attentive in daily care.

If your cat shows at least three of the above signs, then owners must not ignore them, because a single neglect might really mean losing your cat.