My cat was hit by a car. Did he suffer or was his death instant?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Did my cat have an instant death or did he suffer? He was hit by a car a lady brought his body back to me there wasn’t any blood on his body just blood coming from his nose and mouth does this mean his death was instant?
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Published on March 25th, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about your poor kitty! It's impossible to know exactly what happened if no one saw it - but if he was found next to the road, then I suspect he probably died pretty quickly or possibly even instantly. The blood from his nose & mouth suggests he was hit with a strong impact, and animals who are directly hit by vehicles often pass away very quickly, and often lose consciousness immediately. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope this helps a little bit with closure.
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I am so sorry about Oreo. He likely sustained internal injuries that were not evident from the outside. He could have had internal bleeding or damage to his lungs or other vital organs. He likely did not experience much pain at first due to the adrenaline response but after it is possible there was pain if he did not pass quickly.
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I am so sorry about Oreo. He likely sustained internal injuries that were not evident from the outside. He could have had internal bleeding or damage to his lungs or other vital organs. He likely did not experience much pain at first due to the adrenaline response but after it is possible there was pain if he did not pass quickly.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi,cat got hit by a car last Sunday,can't close mouth and drooling. How long can the cat live without medication,meals and almost no liquids?
I am so sorry to hear this! To answer your question- it depends on the severity of the injuries and the overall health of the cat. But the quality of life of the cat in question is the real concern. This sounds like a significant injury that no doubt is causing pain and distress. You did not state whether or not this is your cat, or a cat that is able to be caught, but I would highly recommend taking the cat to a veterinarian as soon as possible to relieve any suffering and hopefully treat the cat's injuries. If this is not possible, I recommend calling local animal control to see if they can assist. I hope this helps and the cat is on the road to recovery soon!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My cat has died after a dog attack. He went outside around 11-12 am and I found him dead around 4 pm in afternoon. He was half-stiffen. He had blood in his abdomen and in his mouth but without any visible wounds. After a while some purple marks appea
I am awfully sorry for the tragic way in which your pet died. In these types of situations it is impossible to know how quickly your pet passed away because internal bleeding can vary tremendously. It depends on which vessel was severed and how quickly that vessel pumped blood out of the vasculature and into the abdomen. I would hope that your pet didn't suffer for too long. Major vessels tend to bleed out fairly quickly (less than an hour), while smaller vessels can be somewhat slower (several hours). Try to remember the happier times you had with your furry friend and not dwell on how he passed away. I know this may prove difficult, but it is what keeps us together in these times of sorrow. I I hope that Mirmir rests in peace and I send my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I am so sorry your cat died recently, please accept my condolences for your loss. The massive wounds may have been the cause of his death. He could have had internal injures you weren't aware of it, and that could have lead to him vomiting food and then blood. Unfortunately, without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain what caused his death. I recommend having a necropsy (an autopsy for animals) done on him, which may give you some answers as to what caused his death. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss :-(
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Thank you for using Boop by Petco! If you suspect that Ziggy was hit by a car or received some form of trauma I would strongly recommend having her evaluated by her veterinarian ASAP. Injuries following trauma can be more extensive than they appear, and Ziggy should receive analgesic (pain control) therapy at a minimum if she seems in distress or painful. If the trauma is localized to the head her veterinarian may recommend skull radiographs to assess for fractures; often chest and abdominal radiographs are also recommended in hit-by-car cases to assess for additional trauma. Surgery can be required in some cases to address trauma injuries. I hope that Ziggy feels better soon.
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Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Oh how horrible! I am so very sorry to hear that! I certainly can't tell you exactly what happened, but for a dog to have been hit by a train and killed with the body intact, they likely sustained a tremendous blow that rendered them unconscious immediately and there was enough damage to their internal organs that they never woke up. I think the tongue sticking out was likely because of the force with which Copper was hit. The tongue likely turned black quickly because of the lack of blood supply if there was internal organ damage. I am so very sorry for your loss and can imagine how difficult this is for you. I hope knowing that they were likely unconscious immediately gives you some comfort.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My cat Leo would venture outdoors daily and was fit and healthy. Last week he left home at 4.30pm, three days later my neighbour found him dead in her garden. His body had no injuries or marks, he was taken to a vet and placed in freezing. When I saw
First off, I'm so sorry you suddenly lost Leo! There could be a couple of things that could have caused his death. It could be he got into something toxic, or he may have been hit by a car causing severe internal injuries but no apparent outside injuries. It may be that whatever ultimately caused his death made him so sick and/or injured that he was unable to make it home to you. If his body is still at the vet, you can request that the vet does a necropsy (an autopsy for animals) on him. That may give you some answers as to the cause of his death. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss!
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