Can a cat find its way home: Vets answer – Various

If the cat is missing, will it be able to return home on its own?

Every cat owner who has experienced the disappearance of a cat at least once knows what it's like to worry about their furry friend. If a cat is lost, will it find its way home, how far can it get lost? Do cats have some unique ability that allows them to navigate even in unfamiliar areas? Veterinarian Sandra K. Mitchell argues that cats find their way home and reveals some of the scientific and practical aspects of how they do it.

Do cats really have a unique instinct to return home?

According to the veterinarian, cats have an amazing ability – the so-called “homing instinct”, which allows them to return home even from great distances. This phenomenon has been of interest to scientists for many decades. A study conducted back in 1954…