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Sudden Death of Cat
My cat suddenly died this morning. There was no warnings or signs that he was in distress. He was sitting on his cat house enjoying his breakfast one minute and on the ground the next. He tensed up and look as though he was going to vomit then went limp. I tried to perform CPR and didn't notice anything blocking his air way. We called the emergency vet line and were told that if he wasn't breathing and no pulse was felt that there was nothing more they could do. Our vet is closed until Monday so they aren't available to answer our questions. I was wondering what might have caused this. He made no noise and didn't look as though he was in any pain, just very scared. Besides having surgery in 2009 to remove a bladder stone he was a happy and healthy 6 year-old European short hair.
Any information you can give is very welcomed. I'm just very confused about it all.
Any information you can give is very welcomed. I'm just very confused about it all.
Our cat suddenly died yesterday morning 3 am. There was no warning at all. On saturday morning he and my other cat were sleeping with me, he was happy, even purring, so gentle. During the day, he was meaowling a bit, I thought he wanted to go out (it's an indoor but during summer I put him a leash and take him out on the back terrace we have, during 15 or 20 min. As winter here in Montreal is cold we just don't take them out.
Anyway, I retourned back home with my wife on Saturday afternoon and stayed with our cats. Homero, the cat who died, was a bit nervous, more than usual but I calmed him down, putting some soft music, which he loved. Then he went to sleep in our bed (10:30 pm). I went to bed at 12 am and he was sleeping but much alive (he moved when I went to bed).
Then, before 3 am my wife woke up to go to the bathroom and she noticed he was in a bizarre position, when she woke me up, we just realized that our beloved, beautiful and young cat (4 years) died. It's shocking and I am still thinking on him...I'm in the office but not able to concentrate good today. My wife stayed home today as she is 7-month pregnant and only studying part time for the moment.
I read about cardiomyopathy, and I believe my cat probably had it. When I took my cat to incineration (yesterday at 3:30 am), the vet told me that heart failure was much likely the cause. My cat was a domestic longhaired, although other people who know about cats told me he was Maine Coon (although he was a bit smaller)...and I read that Cardiomyopathy is more common in these cats...should I've known before it was too late :( .He didn't show any signs, even the day before he ate normally and went to their "bathroom" as usual.
I'm very grateful for these 4 years my cat gave us love, and we loved him so much. Cats are angels, and I know he is now watching us from Cat Heaven.
Anyway, I retourned back home with my wife on Saturday afternoon and stayed with our cats. Homero, the cat who died, was a bit nervous, more than usual but I calmed him down, putting some soft music, which he loved. Then he went to sleep in our bed (10:30 pm). I went to bed at 12 am and he was sleeping but much alive (he moved when I went to bed).
Then, before 3 am my wife woke up to go to the bathroom and she noticed he was in a bizarre position, when she woke me up, we just realized that our beloved, beautiful and young cat (4 years) died. It's shocking and I am still thinking on him...I'm in the office but not able to concentrate good today. My wife stayed home today as she is 7-month pregnant and only studying part time for the moment.
I read about cardiomyopathy, and I believe my cat probably had it. When I took my cat to incineration (yesterday at 3:30 am), the vet told me that heart failure was much likely the cause. My cat was a domestic longhaired, although other people who know about cats told me he was Maine Coon (although he was a bit smaller)...and I read that Cardiomyopathy is more common in these cats...should I've known before it was too late :( .He didn't show any signs, even the day before he ate normally and went to their "bathroom" as usual.
I'm very grateful for these 4 years my cat gave us love, and we loved him so much. Cats are angels, and I know he is now watching us from Cat Heaven.
Our cat suddenly died yesterday morning 3 am. There was no warning at all. On saturday morning he and my other cat were sleeping with me, he was happy, even purring, so gentle. During the day, he was meaowling a bit, I thought he wanted to go out (it's an indoor but during summer I put him a leash and take him out on the back terrace we have, during 15 or 20 min. As winter here in Montreal is cold we just don't take them out.
Anyway, I retourned back home with my wife on Saturday afternoon and stayed with our cats. Homero, the cat who died, was a bit nervous, more than usual but I calmed him down, putting some soft music, which he loved. Then he went to sleep in our bed (10:30 pm). I went to bed at 12 am and he was sleeping but much alive (he moved when I went to bed).
Then, before 3 am my wife woke up to go to the bathroom and she noticed he was in a bizarre position, when she woke me up, we just realized that our beloved, beautiful and young cat (4 years) died. It's shocking and I am still thinking on him...I'm in the office but not able to concentrate good today. My wife stayed home today as she is 7-month pregnant and only studying part time for the moment.
I read about cardiomyopathy, and I believe my cat probably had it. When I took my cat to incineration (yesterday at 3:30 am), the vet told me that heart failure was much likely the cause. My cat was a domestic longhaired, although other people who know about cats told me he was Maine Coon (although he was a bit smaller)...and I read that Cardiomyopathy is more common in these cats...should I've known before it was too late :( .He didn't show any signs, even the day before he ate normally and went to their "bathroom" as usual.
I'm very grateful for these 4 years my cat gave us love, and we loved him so much. Cats are angels, and I know he is now watching us from Cat Heaven.
Anyway, I retourned back home with my wife on Saturday afternoon and stayed with our cats. Homero, the cat who died, was a bit nervous, more than usual but I calmed him down, putting some soft music, which he loved. Then he went to sleep in our bed (10:30 pm). I went to bed at 12 am and he was sleeping but much alive (he moved when I went to bed).
Then, before 3 am my wife woke up to go to the bathroom and she noticed he was in a bizarre position, when she woke me up, we just realized that our beloved, beautiful and young cat (4 years) died. It's shocking and I am still thinking on him...I'm in the office but not able to concentrate good today. My wife stayed home today as she is 7-month pregnant and only studying part time for the moment.
I read about cardiomyopathy, and I believe my cat probably had it. When I took my cat to incineration (yesterday at 3:30 am), the vet told me that heart failure was much likely the cause. My cat was a domestic longhaired, although other people who know about cats told me he was Maine Coon (although he was a bit smaller)...and I read that Cardiomyopathy is more common in these cats...should I've known before it was too late :( .He didn't show any signs, even the day before he ate normally and went to their "bathroom" as usual.
I'm very grateful for these 4 years my cat gave us love, and we loved him so much. Cats are angels, and I know he is now watching us from Cat Heaven.
Hi, thank you for your kind words. She was 10 but was healthy as could be. You are right. It's so hard to make to say goodbye when you have the choice. Did this 2times in last couple of years (22yr old Siamese, 10 yr old lab mastiff mix) and that is one of hardest things you have to do. But in end its for the animals well being and would be selfish to keep them around if they are suffering.
still this was extremely hard on me bc it was different...before was always time to prepare etc. in fact I'm still kicking myself that I didn't take more pics of her bc I thought I'd have so much more time to do it. But she was such a proud and happy Kitty and I'll always remember her just like that. I wish every pet owner hear peace for the pain we endure with our losses but you are right it's so important to remeber all the joy our friends have provided us. Thank you and she is resting in peace with a couple of her favorite toys watching over me and the crew
still this was extremely hard on me bc it was different...before was always time to prepare etc. in fact I'm still kicking myself that I didn't take more pics of her bc I thought I'd have so much more time to do it. But she was such a proud and happy Kitty and I'll always remember her just like that. I wish every pet owner hear peace for the pain we endure with our losses but you are right it's so important to remeber all the joy our friends have provided us. Thank you and she is resting in peace with a couple of her favorite toys watching over me and the crew
I am so very sorry you lost your beloved kitty Tinkerbelle, its such a shock when there is no warning. You didn't say how old she was? I can tell by your words and your grief that she was very loved.
although a shock, this was a good way to go....quick and painless, how I prayed my Opus would go like this back in 2005, it was so hard to watch him slowly decline and to have to make a final decision one day for his sake...
all of us pet parents here have suffered losses, some just recently too. We all know how hard this is and how lost we are for awhile without them, just remember the good times and the love you shared...she will always be with you in your heart
RIP little Tink♥
although a shock, this was a good way to go....quick and painless, how I prayed my Opus would go like this back in 2005, it was so hard to watch him slowly decline and to have to make a final decision one day for his sake...
all of us pet parents here have suffered losses, some just recently too. We all know how hard this is and how lost we are for awhile without them, just remember the good times and the love you shared...she will always be with you in your heart
RIP little Tink♥
Thank you all for sharing your stories. I lost my beloved Tinkerbelle the other day. Found her at top of steps after a two day trip to VT to visit family resting on her side. Knew something was wrong as she would always greet me and her positioning was just off as she rarely slept like that. Broke my heart. She was so special came when I called her always by my side. House sitter said she was fine ( she rents out my honeymoon suit so I know and trust her) even slept with her night prior. She was best buddies with my 65 lb pit /hound mix and was the matriarch of my other two kitties. Just doesn't feel right without her.
I live in PA ground is rock solid but dug her a beautiful resting spot in my back yard so she can continue watching over me. She even had a little pink collar that I got her two months prior (she would sneak out occasionally to be with my dog Riley in the yard so bell would warn wildlife she might go after).
She wore her collar so proudly I think towards end she thought she was a dog! It's been a tough year as my wife and I going through stuff and now me in a big empty house. Thank you all for sharing bc many of us don't have anyone we can grieve with. Also as you all probably know non animal loves don't always feel the same and may think we are whiny or weak for feeling the way we do about our furry friends
Vet did not do autopsy but said was probably heart attack or stroke. Or heart worm but feel that's less likely. Nothing you can do and she did say Tink probably didn't even know what was happening as happens so quick and painlessly. Thank you all and we will be with all our beloved pets again. Hope this helps others like your posts have helped me
I live in PA ground is rock solid but dug her a beautiful resting spot in my back yard so she can continue watching over me. She even had a little pink collar that I got her two months prior (she would sneak out occasionally to be with my dog Riley in the yard so bell would warn wildlife she might go after).
She wore her collar so proudly I think towards end she thought she was a dog! It's been a tough year as my wife and I going through stuff and now me in a big empty house. Thank you all for sharing bc many of us don't have anyone we can grieve with. Also as you all probably know non animal loves don't always feel the same and may think we are whiny or weak for feeling the way we do about our furry friends
Vet did not do autopsy but said was probably heart attack or stroke. Or heart worm but feel that's less likely. Nothing you can do and she did say Tink probably didn't even know what was happening as happens so quick and painlessly. Thank you all and we will be with all our beloved pets again. Hope this helps others like your posts have helped me
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