You are here:
- Home
- Animals/Pets
- Cats
- Cats
- Neutered Cat Runs Away
Cats/Neutered Cat Runs Away
Advertisement
Question
My parent's cat met a buddy and the new cat quickly became part of the family. My parents had the original cat since he was a baby kitten and he had been neutered when he was old enough. The "new" cat had not been neutered and my parents waited a while to make sure he didn't belong to another family. They finally decided to have him neutered and the next day he slipped out of the house and he hasn't come back for 2 days. Is this normal for newly neutered cats? Is there a chance he will come back when he feels better?
Hi Kim,
This something that can happen. Here is a link that will help your parents recover him. Most likely it is because he was a stray and got the opportunity to roam and took it. The fact that he was neutered could have upset him a little.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cats-1606/cat-ran-1.htm
He should come back. Try those things listed in the above link. They should work. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
Related Articles
- Rescuer of 5 Tiny Kittens - Reader Stories: How I Became a Foster Parent to Rescued Cats and Kittens
- Cat Foster for 20 Months - Reader Stories: How I Became a Foster Parent to Rescued Cats and Kittens
- Empty Nest Syndrome - Reader Stories: How I Became a Foster Parent to Rescued Cats and Kittens
- My First Fosters, But Not my Last - Reader Stories: How I Became a Foster Parent to Rescued Cats and Kittens
- My Home Has a Revolving Door - Reader Stories: How I Became a Foster Parent to Rescued Cats and Kittens
Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.