Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM, takes issue with the time-accepted rule that cats will be okay alone for 24 hours. There is an increasing understanding today about the social needs of even seemingly aloof cats, she says.
Cats cope with whatever their environment is, but it’s not optimal to have no dedicated play and social time within even just one 24-hour period.”
Source: Tufts Catnip, November 1, 2022. Link. The optimum situation is to get a trusted person known to your pet to stay overnight, especially if you’ll be away longer than 24 hours.
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