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What does it mean when a cat is stiff for 12 hours and then comes back to life?

What does it mean when a cat is stiff for 12 hours and then comes back to life?

2026-03-18 08:25:35 · · #1
If a cat revives after being in a state of rigor mortis for 12 hours, it may be due to timely rescue or the cat exhibiting some intermittent illness. This situation is very urgent, and pet owners should try their best to prevent it from happening to their cats. In most cases, it is very difficult for a cat to revive after being in a state of rigor mortis for about 12 hours, and even if it does revive, there is a high possibility that the condition will relapse.

What does it mean when a cat is stiff for 12 hours and then comes back to life?

Common causes of muscle stiffness in cats include:

1. The cat develops some neurological problems, such as primary epilepsy;

2. Cats may experience muscle stiffness due to accidentally ingesting toxic substances.

3. The cat suffers from metabolic diseases, such as hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, and diabetes. If the cat's muscle stiffness and shock are caused by hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, electrolyte imbalance, etc., it can usually recover if it receives timely treatment. However, after recovery, the cat will need careful post-treatment care to prevent recurrence.

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