What should I do if I lose my beloved cat and can’t find it for several days?

Lost cats can be roughly divided into three types: one type is more intelligent and can easily find its own home after going out for a while. The most valuable thing is that they can also find a way to get in: for example They keep yelling, or scratching at the door to make noises, and those who live on the lower floors will jump to the windows of their homes to attract the attention of their family members; the other is kittens with extremely strong living abilities, most of them feel that life outside is more comfortable; and There is one kind, which is also the most worrying thing after being lost: they either have no ability to live at all, such as Persians and Exotics, or they trust humans so much that they approach everyone who walks by them when they are hungry or cold. It undoubtedly increases the possibility of encountering danger.

Where should I look for my cat?

If you find that your cat is out, you must first stabilize your emotions. Being panicked and nervous will only make things worse. Generally speaking, runaway cats usually do not stray too far from home, and most of their activity ranges are within a radius of no more than 50 meters with the home as the center. Sounds promising, right? But when we actually go out to search, due to various restrictions or the panicked cat has already hidden in a corner, the search work in this area is still very difficult.

If you cannot find the cat right away, you can put some food near your home and wait for the cat to come back. Visit the food place frequently to accurately measure the time when the food is reduced and be prepared for encountering the cat.

Quickly deliver information near the place of residence, describe the cat's appearance and personality to them in as much detail as possible, and ask people who can often observe the external environment to help pay attention. Elderly people who like to bask in the sun, staff at community food stores, and lower-floor residents are all good choices.

Tell your "informant" to notify you or your family as soon as possible if any cat sightings are found. Unless the cat has a very obvious feeling of being willing to contact people, do not let strangers get close to it, let alone let them complete the task of catching the cat, because once the capture fails, the cat will lose its trust in people, even if It is its owner who is on the horse again, and he will turn around and run away when he encounters it.

Saw the cat!

Finally saw my cat! Don't get excited at this time, excitement is equal to terror for cats. Hold your breath and approach it slowly.

No one knows how it spent its wandering days. It may have suffered hardships or had accidents. Most of these wandering days put the cat in a first-level alert state, making slightly larger movements. will cause panic. Believe it or not, more than 80% of encounters occur next to the cat food you have placed. Moreover, most cats are very ruthless at this time and will be very wary of humans approaching them, even turning around and running away. Therefore, please do not force yourself to approach a cat that is suspicious of you. When there is no chance, give up and don’t insist on forcing it. If your cat wants you to come close or tries to accept your touch, remember: here’s your chance!

When dealing with these little naughty little cats who have run away from home, we must adhere to the principle of "do it in one go, do it in one go, and do it in one go". Once you catch the cat, you can't let it go. No matter how it bares its teeth and claws, even if it makes you scarred, you should still smile and hold it in your arms.

How to treat a returning cat

Just after returning home, many cats are still in a state of panic and stress, and may huddle in a corner without eating or drinking. In this case, try to create a quiet environment for the cat as much as possible, prepare cat food and water for it, and do not disturb it too much. Healthy cats can quickly recover after a period of self-regulation.

After you have access to the cat, briefly check its body to see if there is any trauma, whether it is too depressed, and perform a serious flea removal. For its health, it is best to take your cat to the veterinarian for a physical examination.