I BEEN TRYING TO FIND MY 7 MONTH OLD CAT FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS. HE USUALLY HIDES IN THE PLAY ROOM, BUT I LOOKED IN THERE. DON'T YOU THINK HE HAS TO GO TO THE BATHROOM? HOW OFTEN DO THEY GO?
2006-11-11 05:22:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
ITS NOW BEEN ALMOST 5 HOURS...STILL NO CAT...
2006-11-11 08:19:26 · update #1
How long he hides depends on why he's hiding. Two hours isn't long for a cat to hide who is determined not to be found. I've had cats hide for as much as 3 days after I've moved.
2006-11-11 05:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry too much as kittens tend to go exploring and play hide and seek. If you've looked everywhere that you can think of (and I mean everywhere) and don't hear any cries of pain then I would let it be for a few hours and go about your business. I adopted a rescue cat who had been abused; when I first brought her home she hid in my cupboards for about 4 hours before venturing out.
Kittens do tend to get into everything and sometimes will get stuck, but assuming you've kitten-proofed your home, you don't hear any cries or whining and you know he hasn't escaped outside, I'd hang out for a bit and just wait to see if he shows up.
2006-11-11 05:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by k.lauralynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's going to hide for as long as he wants - that's what cats do. It's possible that you may have looked right next to him & not seen him. You might want to check the closets or cabinets or any places where you've opened & closed a door & he might have snuck in. It is not your house anymore, it's his & he wants to explore every part of it. Don't worry about him deficating on something. He knows where the litter box is & will go to it when necessary. He's just being the king of his castle & is not available for anyone at the moment. :)
2006-11-11 05:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by broomhilda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every cat has a different ''schedule'' for litter box usage. They can go as little as 2-3 times a day. Just let your kitten come out when he's ready.
2006-11-11 05:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
brmlda has the best answer.i have had my share of cats and its true,thats what they do. he'll come out when he is hungry or has to use the litter box and if he found a really good hiding spot like my cats used to, it will more than likely become his favourite spot. have fun with him, they are great pets.
2006-11-11 05:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by Kev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat goes to the bathroom abou t 4 times a day i guess
2006-11-11 05:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by sweetmsgirl22_23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you just get this cat? if so , this in normal! takes them a while to get us to every thing! they can hold it allot longer then you think! if you've had it for a while, and this is unusually behavior, keep looking! your cat may be sick or hurt! you can wait for your house to be really quit(like at night), shack the cat food and call him. he will probably come out!!
2006-11-11 05:30:04 · answer #7 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will usually hide until they feel the need to go or they get hungry...he'll come out..
2006-11-11 05:25:50 · answer #8 · answered by Betty Boop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is their natural instinct to HIDE and when he has to go pee he will go in the box you have for him. When cats want you they'll come to you if not they dont want bothered... STOP LOOKING
2006-11-11 05:29:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until They Get Hungry
2006-11-11 05:40:28 · answer #10 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋