Do Cats Disappear To Die. My old family cat a 17 year old with slight kidney issues was still living with my ill mother when she disappeared. Most of the time cats will stay relatively close to their home and will stick to their known territory.
When vulnerable a cat has to hide to protect himself. Why do cats wander off to die. Cats actually dont know that theyre dying - they hide because they feel vulnerable and want to be alone.
The unfortunate hard truth is that many cats dont leave home to die on purpose.
I had outdoor cats as a child that died unfortunate deaths. Sadly in these circumstances your cat will never return. They can be gone for several days or disappear entirely. While some cats humans have been able to link the wandering event to the death of their furry family member it could be a matter of simple coincidence.
