You cannot tell whether a cat is dead because its body is soft after death. Because the body of a cat does not stiffen immediately after death, this requires a process. Methods to determine whether a cat is dead include measuring body temperature, attracting food, stimulating the cat's sensitive parts, and observing the cat's pupillary reflex and heartbeat.

If it is determined that the cat is dead, it is best to wait until the cat is not stiff. Get into a good position, because about 12-24 hours after the cat dies, the body will become completely stiff and even cadaverous spots will appear.