Lost the cat? Can you come back?

It is said that cats can't keep relatives, so they left home carelessly. In fact, it is because cats are too curious and always want to explore the outside world. However, it is still very hard for domestic cats to go out, so once they are lost, they must be found as soon as possible.

1. Three stages after the cat is lost.

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The time after the cat lost can be divided into three stages.

The first stage: three days before the cat lost, that is, the first 72 hours can be said to be the prime time to find a cat. At this time, cats are usually near home, or even close at hand (for example, in the corridor), so it is most likely to find them by intensive search.

The second stage: the first 7- 10 days after the loss is still the key time to find the cat. The cat is still nearby to a large extent and won't go far. Especially the feeding points or gathering places with stray cats nearby. The cat's nature can easily lead it to places where its kind congregates, even if it has never been there.

The "neighbors" mentioned here are generally neutered cats within 400 m- 1 km/2 km of Fiona Fang. Of course, this data is only for reference, but also depends on the surrounding environment, whether the community is closed and so on.

The third stage: after 7 days or 10 days, if the cat can't find a place to eat and drink nearby, it may choose to go farther away, which reduces the probability of finding it, but it is not impossible. Many examples were lost for a month or two, so these figures can only be used as reference.

The smell points to the door.

Cats who usually live at home don't go out, so even if they live in a place for a long time, they may not know each other once they go out. Especially now the buildings and units are very similar. So if you are not a cat who often goes out, there is actually no question of whether you know this family (there is another text on how to teach your cat to know this family)

You can sprinkle some cat litter (with his smell) around, especially under the window, and be careful not to let the cleaner sweep it away directly.

And his rice bowl basin, you can also put it on the windowsill. In short, it has his taste, such as the mat he peed on, or the familiar taste, such as his favorite food, canned food and so on.

How do you react when you see a cat?

After a cat gets lost, there are basically two different reactions: one is afraid but knows its owner, and it will come out when it hears the owner's cry. How lucky. The second is that you are too scared to know who is who and run away from everyone. If so, please wait patiently. Don't scare the cat away just because you are in a hurry.

In either case, the cat is afraid in a strange environment outside. Once you see it, don't shout in surprise. Be sure to be as calm as possible and approach slowly as at home!

It is best to carry a cat bag cage with you, or put it at your fingertips. Because once you catch a cat, you often struggle wildly, or cover your head with quilts, blankets, sheets and clothes. In short, you must not let go at this time! Otherwise, it will be very difficult to catch it next time.

4. The best time to find a cat

In addition to recommending the dead of night (after about 10 pm), you can also follow your cat's routine.

For example, I searched for almost 20 hours in a row, during which I met Moggi twice, and they all ran away when they saw me. Later, I thought, he usually eats at five or six in the morning. So I went home to rest for an hour and went down to find food at 5 o'clock. After 5 o'clock in the morning, it is still quiet outside and the visibility is good (he is a black cat). He was hungry and tired after running all day, and it was his usual time to eat. . The result was not only found, but also played the role of food.

By the way, many cats run out, even if there is a place to eat cats nearby, they often can't eat or drink for the first few days. One is afraid, and the other is bullied by the cats there, so this can also be "used".

5, looking for cat inspiration

This should be done when you find the lost cat, because it is probably the easiest thing to do.

It's best to post a photo of the cat and tell it widely where possible, maybe there will be unexpected gains ~

6 personalized cat-seeking scheme

All of the above are generally speaking. It is important to combine the life characteristics and personality of your cat with the specific living environment, such as buildings or bungalows, separate buildings or closed communities and courtyards.

Whether it's near the road,

Is there a cat feeding place or a stray cat colony around?

You can worry about losing the cat, but you can't lose your mind. No one knows him/her better than you, just calm down and think about it.

It is the key to the success of cat hunting to comprehensively consider all possible related factors and make a personalized recovery plan according to the specific situation.

7 the best way

Cats are highly sensitive and emotional creatures, which are worth learning more about.

In addition to understanding the personality characteristics of your cat, you should also know some general characteristics of the cat family.

Usually, you can do more accumulation and learn about the basic habits and behaviors of cats through the internet or books, so that you won't be crazy when things happen.

For example, many cats run out of the building, usually not downstairs, but upstairs. Therefore, the dead corner of the corridor, behind the furniture and sundries, and the stairwell are all places where cats may hide. These are all related to the habits of cats. If we can know this common sense in advance, it may play a great role at the critical time.

More importantly, it can prevent problems before they happen. If we can avoid accidents and let them not happen at all, that is the best way!

For example, cats living in buildings often run out of doors because they can't tell the difference between doors and other rooms.

Therefore, it is necessary to train cats to stay away from the gate from the beginning (drink water loudly, spray water bottles, etc.). ).

The screen is also a part that needs to be checked frequently. Now many so-called "new screens" are superficial. If you poke the window screens a few times, they will come out of the cracks or leak. You must check more, or replace the screen window that prevents cats from scratching (Taobao sells it, which is very cheap). If it is a sliding window, you can put a big clip on the window frame on the other side of the sash, so it is difficult for the cat to push the window open.

Cats often get lost in a shared environment, for example, the sharing party does not pay attention to closing the doors and windows, or visiting relatives and friends do not pay attention to opening and closing the doors and windows, causing cats to escape. Therefore, people who share a cat should pay more attention from the beginning and explain the situation and precautions to their roommates. If they want to receive guests, please tell them in advance, so as not to let you settle down the cat. You can post some reminder notes in relevant eye-catching positions to remind them to close the doors and windows.

These are not clear in one sentence.

In a word, cats (including other animals) are the weakest group in human society today.

When making any decision related to them, please remember: what kind of life they will live is entirely in your hands and mine! For us, the difference in ideas is often a world of difference.

Enduring love, carefulness and sense of responsibility can not only avoid many accidents, but also ensure the happiness and safety of cats.