How long Does it Take for Rigormortis to Set in ?

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mik - 18 Oct 2005 10:10 GMT

My cat died recently and i am trying work out the time of death, this
is well documented for humans but i can't find any info for cats.

He was cold and rigor mortis had set in 6 hours after i had last seen
him alive. If anybody can help pease let me know.

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Ratatooie - 18 Oct 2005 17:31 GMT

> My cat died recently and i am trying work out the time of death, this
> is well documented for humans but i can't find any info for cats.
>
> He was cold and rigor mortis had set in 6 hours after i had last seen
> him alive. If anybody can help pease let me know.

In my (limited) experience a cat put to sleep by a vet had extensive rigor
mortis by the time it came home for burial. I'd say 90 minutes tops, could
be more like 30 or 15 though.

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No More Retail - 20 Oct 2005 16:33 GMT

It is hard to judge conditions outside how the body was in the position
the body was in. about 2 to 3 hours depending on conditions. A vet local
vet who is the area should be able to help out more. Do you think it was
foul play

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