What To Do When Your Cat Goes Missing

If the cat got missing, search at home at first. Your Kitty might be at home, sleeping somewhere. Or, it's just feeling too lazy to come. Obviously, cats also get mood swings. Maybe the Kitty is feeling ill. Maybe it is feeling a bit antisocial. Sometimes, cats behave like this because of an unfamiliar guest in the house. You may check in cabinets, behind doors, and closets. Also, look for the cat in the basement, garage, and attic. Carefully check every area before going out.

If you can’t see the kitty at home, you need to go out then. Search in your neighborhood. If you have microchipped your cat, make sure you keep all the details up to date in the microchip with the provider. Usually, cats never move out of their familiar neighborhood. You can talk to neighbors. Show them your Kitty's picture. Also, you can request them to contact you, if the cat is found. On the other hand, call out your cat’s name. Shake Its treats. The sound of the treats may attract them.

Kitties love to stay in a familiar zone. If your cat is outside, it might be confused and scared. Therefore, it can't find its way back home. The cat might not find its bearings. That is why, you need to tempt cats with their familiar things. Litter boxes may help in the situation. It provides the familiar smell of the cat. They can't ignore it. Other items such as toys, food bowls, their beds can also help.

An old-fashioned way can help find your cat. You may get help from Animal control teams. So you can talk to rescuers, vets, and animal Shelters. You can also make posters to find your Kitty back. It will work well. Attach your cat’s picture to the poster. Use high-visibility colors. Make your writing clear. Put the posters in the neighborhood. You can also put them in the high traffic areas. You can also offer a reward to the person who finds your cat.

Nothing helps? It's time to search your cat online. Social media is a strong medium nowadays. So cyber communications can help you find your pet. Thousands of pages and Groups are on social media. They are dedicated to lost animals. These groups and pages will share the cat's picture online in minutes.

There are also websites and applications. They can immediately connect to neighbors. You just need to share all the details with them. Such as health issues, behavior, current pictures, and more. Tell people to tell you whenever they find your Kitty.

Are you sure your cat is nearby? Do you have any recorded evidence? If yes, human traps can work well in the situation. It is a great option as well. You may use your cat’s favorite food and water. Now sit back. Relax and wait. Cats are smell-sensitive. The smell of the food will act as a bait. The smell will attract the cat. Also, remember other animals may be tempted to the trap. So be very careful.

Cats are the best at hiding. So it may be hidden anywhere in your home. Therefore, you may install CCTV cameras to keep an eye on your kitty. Nowadays, wildlife and security cameras are great options. Multiple missing animals can be found easily with those cameras. They will give you 24-hour surveillance. They can reveal your kitty's location quite easily.

You have to be very patient while you look for your cat. Use All the above-said search methods. Also, I may sound silly. But you can also hire a pet detective. He or she will find your Kitty. As I have said earlier, missing cats return to their owners after 1 to 4 days. On the other hand, the kitty may not return within 2 to 4 days. But, research shows that most of them come back within the first two weeks. Trust me!! You still have your chances. So keep faith. Your Kitty will definitely return to you.

Once you find your cat, you need to prevent it from going missing again. Also, you should consult your vet for a routine check-up. The vet will examine its wounds, hydration status, injuries, ticks, and other general issues. This is quite important. Because your pet may end up in an unhygienic situation. It’s quite unsafe for the cat.

Be aware of your cat's behavior. Your cat may be quirky and make nuance. You must have a better plan to prevent such a situation. For example, keep the cat away from loud noises and unfamiliar visitors. Provide a safe area for them. You can put a caller with the identification on your cat. It's always a great use. Add tracking devices to the collar. As a result, you can monitor your cat’s location. It is also best to microchip your furball. Talk to the vet for that.