While an independent contractor is different from a standard employee, the exact definition of your role is not set in stone. To prevent any unwanted surprises, it is essential to define the exact business relationship between you and your employer prior to beginning work.
Here are the indications that death has occurred: 1  No breathing for a prolonged period of time. 2  No heartbeat. 3  Eyes are fixed and slightly open, with enlarged pupils.  Jaw relaxed, with the mouth slightly open.
Changes in Appearance. A cat that is close to dying may have an unkempt appearance. He won't have the energy to groom himself as he normally would. In addition, his fur may even come out in small clumps or shed copiously. A cat's eyes may appear different when he is close to death. One or both eyes may be dilated; this often means that he has had a seizure. In other cases, a cat may appear to be blind or his eyes are glazed over. His eyes may also have a sunken in appearance.