Re: Truth or Myth: Cat knows that they are dying and stay/ran away from its master(s)
In the animal kingdom, the injured and sick animal must pretend that they are not so that they will not be spotted by the predators which stalks and strikes the weak and injured animals as well as the young because they are easier to kill and the risk and danger from them fighting back is low.
That is why the cat even though sick will act like it is well and healthy until the point when it is so very sick it does not have anymore strength to pretend and so it will try to hide in some hidden place away from perceived danger, not because it does not want you to feel sad.
And by the time you notice your cat is sick, it is actually already very, very sick and often near death. That is why it is so important for cat owners to monitor their cats very carefully so that you are aware as early as possible that your cat is sick in order that it can be treated and will not die.
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