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http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061206180530AALWm4S
Hiding
Cats seem to have the ability to know that they are going to die. A sick cat will often begin seeking out places that are comfortable to him, yet away from his owners.
For pet owners who allow a cat outside, this can cause problems. Cats will often seek out cool, shaded areas, such as under bushes, thickets of wild grasses or under vehicles. If your sick or aging pet has suddenly pulled a disappearing act, check in these areas around your home first.
Indoor pets will exhibit a similar behavior, seeking out cool, dark areas in which to rest. Typical hiding places in the home include the cellar, under beds or in rooms used for storage.
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beachcomber_06 : Do cats go off to die alone??
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Karen H : That's what I keep hearing, but I've never known it to be true in my case. I knew my 16 year old cat was dying of kidney failure and only had a few days. I wouldn't let him out for fear that he would run away and die.
After he died, I looked at pictures of him how happy he was outside. I felt so bad for not giving him that happiness before he died. A few years later I had another cat dying of the same thing. I decided that I would not deprive him of the outdoors and sunshine. He'd go out for a few hours and ready to come back in. He died in my arms a few weeks later.
Since that time, I've had many cats die and they have all come to me and died in my arms. I live in the country and there was a stray cat around that someone dumped off and he wouldn't let me get near him. One day he came running to me covered in ticks. He let me pull them all off and stayed on my front porch. I realized that he was sick from something that is called cytauxzoan, a disease cats get from a tick bite that is uncureable.
I fed him and loved him for the few weeks he was around. One day I came home and found him on his deathbed. I held him for a few hours and carressed him and told him how much he was loved. It was the only thing that I could do. I tore me apart and this was a stray cat.
At least he had someone and knew he was loved in the end. That's why I think my cats come to me to die. I think if they are truly loved they would rather be with you than to run off and die alone.
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