{"id":2385,"date":"2020-09-10T10:24:13","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T10:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=2385"},"modified":"2020-09-10T10:24:13","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T10:24:13","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for a dead cat to start smelling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Depending on the climate it may take  from a few weeks to severeal weeks for the cat to start smelling. To avoid the smell you can cremate your cat or let the vet handle it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>After your cat\u2019s death, you need to come up with difficult decisions right away. This is a bad time for cat parents and we highly recommend that you surround yourself with family and friends, and prefer not to be alone. It\u2019s even advisable to call or ask help from someone who can arrange your cat\u2019s remains. If you think you can\u2019t emotionally and physically handle the dead body of your cat, then it\u2019s best to call someone who likely can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/#Handling_your_cats_remains\" title=\"Handling your cat\u2019s remains\">Handling your cat\u2019s remains<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/#3_tips_when_preparing_your_cats_remains\" title=\"3 tips when preparing your cat\u2019s remains\">3 tips when preparing your cat\u2019s remains<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/#Common_questions_about_what_happens_to_your_dead_cats_remains\" title=\"Common questions about what happens to your dead cat\u2019s remains\">Common questions about what happens to your dead cat\u2019s remains<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dead_animal_to_start_smelling\" title=\"How long does it take for a dead animal to start smelling?\">How long does it take for a dead animal to start smelling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dead_cat_to_decay\" title=\"How long does it take for a dead cat to decay?\">How long does it take for a dead cat to decay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/#What_happens_to_a_cats_body_after_death\" title=\"What happens to a cat&#8217;s body after death?\">What happens to a cat&#8217;s body after death?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelling\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handling_your_cats_remains\"><\/span>Handling your cat\u2019s remains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to talk about in this very difficult time for a cat parent, however, it might mean you need to handle your dead cat\u2019s body if a relative, friend, or service provider isn\u2019t reachable. And, even if you call a company to handle the cremation of your cat\u2019s body, you still have to store the body of your cat properly if they can\u2019t pick it up right away. It\u2019s very important to bear in mind that the body of your deceased cat should be taken care of right away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A deceased cat\u2019s body starts to decompose right away after death. This means it will begin to attract rodents and pests, as well as the smell, will be really bad in no time. If you\u2019re living in an area with a hot temperature, the decomposition rate will be quicker. You should also be aware of the joint stiffening, which often starts within ten minutes to 4 hours after death and could last to 3 days. Temperature can affect this too so it\u2019s advisable that a dead cat\u2019s body should be handled right away before the joints of the dead cat\u2019s body stiffens. Below, learn more about how to prepare your cat\u2019s remains prior to cremation or burial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_tips_when_preparing_your_cats_remains\"><\/span>3 tips when preparing your cat\u2019s remains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Upon a cat\u2019s death, their body releases fluids so it\u2019s advisable that you wear rubber or other waterproof gloves before you handle the body. Clean the anus, genitals, and mouth of your cat if there are any released fluid or waste. When you move the body, it\u2019s also possible that it will release additional waste or fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong>Use a towel, blanket, or any large piece of cloth that\u2019s enough to wrap your cat\u2019s body. It\u2019s also best to use a high-quality garbage bag, or double a regular trash bag if you can\u2019t find a heavy-duty one or if your cat\u2019s body can\u2019t fit one garbage bag. This is to minimize the foul odor. Arrange your cat on a cloth or towel and then place him in a sleeping position. This isn\u2019t just peaceful to look at, but it will also make handling the body much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3<\/strong>. Wrap your cat\u2019s remains well and then put it into a garbage bag. Secure the bag by tying it tightly or you may wish to put it in a big box for much easier handling. If your cat\u2019s dead body must be transported somewhere else, make sure to write your cat\u2019s name on the boy to avoid accidentally switching it up with other cat remains before cremation or burial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_what_happens_to_your_dead_cats_remains\"><\/span>Common questions about what happens to your dead cat\u2019s remains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dead_animal_to_start_smelling\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dead animal to start smelling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dead animal\u2019s remains may start smelling 1-3 days, depending on the temperature. When your dog or cat dies in your home, it will begin to decay naturally and when it does, it will give off a foul odor, which is also known as the organic odorant compound molecules. At first, the odor may be mild but after 3 days, the odor can be very strong and may greatly affect humans\u2019 health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dead_cat_to_decay\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dead cat to decay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cat\u2019s dead body is not enclosed tightly in a plastic bag, it will only take a few months for its organs, skin, and soft tissues to decompose. This is because the dead body of your pet is exposed to nematodes, protozoa, fungi, bacteria, air, and moisture, which greatly adds up to the decomposition process of a body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_a_cats_body_after_death\"><\/span>What happens to a cat&#8217;s body after death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like humans, animals may also expel urine or fecal matter when they die. However, don\u2019t mistake this as a sign that your cat died in pain because it is a natural occurrence. When your cat dies, his muscles and internal organs tend to loosen, which eventually releases waste. It is ideal to clean up your cat\u2019s remains a few moments after he died to make sure all fluid or fecal waste is already released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t store your cat\u2019s body in this manner and cannot also take it to a local animal aftercare service provider or your veterinarian, then a basement or garage may be enough. However, this shouldn\u2019t be longer than four to six hours since the foul odor will become stronger and may permeate your house. If refrigerator or freezer storage isn\u2019t possible, the usage of additional quality garbage bags is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelli-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A cat \" class=\"wp-image-2386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelli-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelli-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelli-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dead-cat-to-start-smelli-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Depending on the climate it may take from a few weeks to severeal weeks for the cat to start smelling. 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