Cats have entered our lives, and almost every home has a cat. They are not only our good friends but also an essential part of our families. Some people even treat cats as their own children. Cats bring me endless happiness, so they deserve to be loved; they are also a life, so they deserve attention. But birth, aging, illness, and death are experiences every life undergoes. Cats are the same; sooner or later, one day they may leave us and return to the inanimate world. Before dogs die, they often leave home to find a place to pass away peacefully. So what about cats? What signs do they show when they are close to death?

The eyes are the windows to the soul. First, when a cat is about to die, we can observe it through its eyes. When they are near death, their eyes lose their luster, and the eyelids almost look closed, appearing very weak. The second sign is their breathing changes. Normal cat breathing is rhythmic and audible, but when a cat is about to die, it rarely breathes, and we can no longer hear the breathing sounds. You can clearly see the rising and falling of their abdomen.

Actually, it is just like humans; they appear to be ready to leave. The third point is to judge based on their posture and movements. A cat that is about to leave us will walk with great difficulty, as if walking on their last breath. They are no longer as active as before and appear to be in a dying state. Besides physical symptoms, their mental state also changes; they look listless and no longer play or obey you to play ball. If you try to tease them, they will not be as joyful as before. At this time, they show no interest in any food and lose curiosity about the world.

Finally, when a cat is about to leave, their body temperature will also change. Death is unavoidable for all life. Therefore, while cats accompany us, we should treat them well. If you notice the above signs in your cat, it may be about to leave us, and at this time everyone can spend a final moment with their cat.