There are many signs that a cat is about to die. When a cat senses that it is about to die, it will become clingy, follow its owner, repeatedly sniff its owner's scent, and lick its owner. It will stay quietly by its owner's side and will not need as much time alone as before.
Cats often experience loss of appetite before they die because their bodies are extremely weak and their digestive system is about to stop functioning. One of the last signs a cat will exhibit before death is hiding; it will seek out a quiet place to conceal itself.
Cats sometimes run away from home before they die, and some will never return. They want to find a suitable place to die outside, preferring to die there rather than let their owners see them pass away.
