cat back home

Question
hi,our 5 month old male cat went missing a month ago,we had put up flyers and after one month got a call and got our cat back.now he is acting very hostile ,how long will it take before he acts like his old self ?
he dosent seem to remember any of us or his surroundings.help !

Answer
Deeba,

I so happy you go your cat back! That's great. Cats remember people by voice and not by sight. He will remember his surroundings by smell, also not by sight.

He probably went through a lot of traumatic experiences for such a little guy. Give him time to re-adjust. It may take a week or more before he settles down some. Let him be if he wants to sleep or be alone. Give him time to relax and reacclimate himself. Give him lots of kitty treats, like tuna or sardines in oil, etc. Food is a great bribe. Also get him to play if you can. Get a pet laser light (from PetSmart, Petco, etc.), they love to chase the little 'red bug', or
pull a string around for him to chase. That will help keep his mind off of his experiences and will help him rebond to you.

If he is not neutered yet, I would get him done soon. That will help keep him home.

Tabbi