Sudden Death of Cat

[Ohbehave007]

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.

[Maddie6]

My condolences on the loss of your kitty.  It has to be such a shock I can't begin to imagine how heartbreaking it must be for you to lose him so suddenly.  You mentioned he was a European shorthair.  Does his breed have any genetic dieases they might be predisposed to such as heart, thyroid, etc.  The reason I ask is I have a friend whose cat died suddenly of a heart condition, but her cat wasn't feeling well and not eating for several days.  I forget the breed right now.  I'm so sorry; I know what a big hole these little Angels leave in our hearts, as they give us such unconditional love.

[Ohbehave007]

Thank you, you are very kind. I will keep checking back here every now and then.

[Jade59]

It is never easy to lose a pet, but this was so sudden so all the more distressing.  Sure your other kitty is in mourning - that's normal.  Keep a close eye on her to make sure she eats - maybe some treats and extra hugs and lovings to help her get through this time.  Again, I am so sorry this happened.  Keep checking back here as someone else may have some sort of clue as to what could of happened.  ((Hugs))

[Ohbehave007]

Thank you for your reply.

We have no way of getting an autopsy seeing as our vet doesn't open until Monday and by then it will be to late. We brought him to a pet mortuary so to say where he will be cremated tomorrow and given back to us on Monday. It is heart breaking to know that he is no longer with me. He has been by my side since he was born. Our other cat seems to be mourning as well which is so sad to see.

[Jade59]

I am So sorry!  How shocking!  I can't imagine what happened.  Probably the only way you'll ever know for sure would to have an autopsy done.  Anything beyond that would likely be speculation.  So very sorry for your loss!