CATDOLL : If a cat's body becomes soft after death, does that mean it is still alive?

A cat's body being soft does not necessarily mean death; this needs to be determined based on the specific circumstances.

1. The body of a cat that has just died is still soft. Since it has just entered the state of death, its body is indeed soft at this time, which is normal. At the same time, you can still feel the cat's body temperature. The cat's body will not stiffen immediately after death, but there is a gradual process. Therefore, you cannot judge whether the cat is dead based solely on whether its body is soft.

2. When a cat is in suspended animation, its body is soft. When a cat is in suspended animation, its limbs will be weak, its mucous membranes will be purple, its tongue will protrude from its mouth, its breathing will be uneven or gasping, its heartbeat will be fast and weak, and it will fall to the ground and be unable to get up. However, the cat's body will not become stiff. If a cat is in suspended animation, it is recommended that the owner perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency measures on the cat as soon as possible, and go to the pet hospital for timely treatment as soon as possible.

3. The way to determine whether a cat is dead is to feel the cat to see if it still has a heartbeat. If the cat's heartbeat has stopped, it means the cat is dead. After a period of time, the cat's body temperature will continue to drop and the body will become more and more stiff. You can also use a flashlight to shine on the cat's eyeballs to check if there is still a pupil reflex.

What to do after a cat dies:

1. Send the cat to a pet cremation service center for cremation, and at the same time, the cat's ashes can be preserved for the owner as a memorial. You can put it in a jar or bottle, which is a reasonable way to deal with the cat's body without causing pollution, and the cat can continue to accompany the owner. The cremation service center should be selected with a good reputation.

2. You can also choose to bury the cat. You need to dig the pit deeper to hide it and make it difficult for other cats to smell it. At the same time, you can sprinkle some lime on it to interfere with it. Other animals cannot smell it and will not destroy the place where the cat is buried.