Why Has My Cat Disappeared

Outdoor cats may have left their regular comfort zone and have lost their bearings. This can be because they are scared of noises, traffic, people or other animals. They may have also wandered too far in search of food or following an interesting smell or noise.

Why would a cat suddenly disappear?

The disappearance could mean that the cat is injured, trapped, or deceased within its territory. … Possibly the cat was displaced into unfamiliar territory—something as simple as being chased by a dog several houses away but in an area that the cat is not familiar with, causing it to panic and hide in silence.

Do cats disappear and come back?

For most owners they will find that their cat comes back every night and does this quite happily all it’s life without ever going missing or disappearing for more than a few hours. … However it is unfortunately not true that cats will always come back home.