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Open Vet J. 2021; 0(0): -


Further research into circumstances surrounding domestic cats getting lost and mitigating strategies

Jelle Stans, Frauke Van Cauwenberghe.




Abstract

Domestic cats are among the most popular companion animals. Due to their free-roaming nature, they can become lost and separated from their owners. That this is a real problem is supported by the observation that around 15% of cat owners reported losing their pet in the last five years. Being separated from their pet can have a strong emotional impact on owners, but can also burden animal shelters where these animals can end up. Apart from their free-roaming nature, several factors can contribute to cats becoming lost or not coming home. A common cause are traffic accidents. Other kinds of trauma can originate from falls and dog attacks. Profound changes in their living environment (such as introduction of a dog) are also sometimes mentioned as risk factors for cats not coming home.

Key words: Research, Domestic cats, Mitigating strategies






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