Is it possible for an indoor cat to go missing?

Is it possible for an indoor cat to go missing?

If you’re the owner of an indoor-outdoor cat, you may be faced with a situation in which your kitty is suddenly missing. Even indoor-only cats may slip out the door unexpectedly. However, chances are your cat did go too far. Cats are very territorial (even neutered ones). In fact, they will defend their territory at all costs.

What’s the best way to find a lost cat?

Use a baby monitor on your porch: Leave a bowl of food on your porch with an electronic baby monitor. Create flyers with a photo of the cat: Offer a reward, and distribute the flyers door-to-door in at least a three-block radius.

Why did my cat run away from home?

If driven out by another alpha cat who is bigger and meaner, cats will often seek safety indoors before running away. The sad truth is that it’s more likely a cat has been unwillingly removed from the area, injured or killed. In order to find your cat, consider the possible reasons for his absence.

Why did my neutered cat run away from me?

However, the chances are that your cat did not run away. Cats are very territorial (even the neutered ones). In fact, they will defend their territory at all costs. If driven out by another alpha cat who is bigger and meaner, cats will often seek safety indoors before running away.

Are there any missing cats that have come back?

Clients bring me wayward cats that have been missing for days, weeks or months pretty frequently. I, myself, have had three cats given up for lost that have returned: 1. Bluey. This 10-year-old Siamese mix came running across the field one sunny day after being missing for four months! She was fatter than when she had left.

What was the name of the cat that was missing for 17 days?

OG, our other orange kitty, had been missing for 17 days. Miraculously, he had made it home. Skin and bones. Tired and starving. But he had made it home. Two and a half weeks prior, on the only warm day in February, OG had ventured outside for the first time all winter.

What was the name of the cat that came back?

I, myself, have had three cats given up for lost that have returned: 1. Bluey. This 10-year-old Siamese mix came running across the field one sunny day after being missing for four months! She was fatter than when she had left. Apparently, she had left for the never-ending Fancy Feast buffet at some neighbor’s house.

What should I do if my cat is missing for 17 days?

If your kitty is in terrible shape, call your vet on emergency. Your vet will recommend a minimum database, including blood work and a fecal sample. Your cat may need some IV or subcutaneous fluids. Injectable B vitamins may be in order too. Based on the cat’s condition and blood work, your vet can talk about a safe feeding schedule.