Why is the cat's body so weak after it dies?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Why is the cat's body so weak after it dies?

The cat's body is still warm just after death, and the blood in the body has not cooled down immediately, so the whole body is still soft to the touch. In the absence of special drugs, the body of a pet after death will gradually harden over time and cause rigor mortis. Without the ability to contract, the muscles of the whole body will become fixed and the body will become stiff and straight.