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I would like to know what the word is that describes that
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I would like to know what the word is that describes that yowlling a Cat does beofre death and it is caused by pain? I know it starts with an A but can not remember it. Thank You!

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October 25 2:02 PM (7 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
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Are you thinking of agonal?
A dictionary definition can be found here
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=agonal

Edited by NHolmes on October 25 2005 at 2:03 PM

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Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: Yes that is the word the Vet. used and I was at the time pretty grief stricken and my Kitty was then put to sleep and I wondered if he was in apin a she had made that sound a few times before sleeping..

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October 25 2:14 PM (3 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
Yes that is the word the Vet. used and I was at the time pretty grief stricken and my Kitty was then put to sleep and I wondered if he was in pain as he had made that sound a few times before sleeping..

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October 25 2:25 PM (10 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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Sometimes its pain but also it can just be a reaction to the body shutting down.
I'm so sorry that you lost your pet. If you have not seen www.petloss.com and the rainbow bridge story you may find it some comfort to you.

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Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: Thank You!
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