My 1 year old cat hasnt been home for a week, but its hard to say she has since im working in the day, so I dont know if she's popped in. She's stayed out for a while before but only for a few days. She's been 'done' and had her jabs and chipped, but im worrying if anything bad has happened and that she's not eating. Is it normal for a cat of this age to stay out for so long? I have woods behind my house if that helps.
2006-06-24 03:47:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Reasons: hunting/mating/food source/ lost/abducted/stuck in a neighbors closed garage when she went into it for shelter or food/wandering/in the pound/ killed by a car...I hope not...../ many reasons....
2006-07-08 03:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Sammyleggs222 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am assuming you have a kitty door or something similar since you don't know if your cat has "popped in" while you are gone.
Put some flour down by the entry way and check it twice a day for paw prints to confirm if she has been home. Then check with local shelters for her, you only have about four days before that cat goes up for adoption or is euthanized at the shelter, if they missed her microchip. I would also check the woods and the area around your home. Sometimes kitties get scared and will hide out for days before they get the courage to look for their way home.
Other than that, you can only wait and hope that something outside did not get a hold of her. This is a huge risk when you have an indoor/outdoor cat. If she comes home, you may consider keeping her inside if you are worried about her safety.
2006-07-07 11:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by pizzagirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should look at your local animal shelter, especially if she has no form of identification. (remember collars can fall off) if that doesnt work, try renting a live trap from them.(make sure to put it in an area were she would be comfortable and safe should she have to spend a few hours in it, or have someone check the trap every hour or so)
2006-07-06 10:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by Katt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the cat. All you can do is take a look around the neighborhood, maybe take a hike in the woods. She may come back; she may not. Time will tell.
2006-06-24 10:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you know that the average life span of an outside cat is THREE YEARS? Inside cats can live to be in their upper teens or early 20s.
2006-07-08 10:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well you can set up a web cam to see if she is coming around durring the day. you should put the word out to your neighbors that your cat is missing, also check the shelters.
2006-06-24 11:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I Would Be Very Worried.
2006-06-24 11:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is impossible to answer.
Your cat could be OK.
Your cat could be eating rodents and things and be fine.
Your cat could be in Alaska.
Your cat could be gone forever.
Just not enough information.
2006-07-04 04:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by csdrevenice 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She is setting her territory. She'll be home later, unless she likes the freedom more. Put out food and water for her, keep checking it, to see if she's eating.
2006-06-24 10:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It is trying to find a mate. But don't worry, it will come back soon.
2006-06-24 10:51:34 · answer #10 · answered by greenschoolfriend 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋