Is it bad to leave a cat alone for too long?
A healthy adult cat can be left alone for a day, but a kitten should never be left alone for an extended period. We recommend that a one- to three-month-old kitten be left alone no longer than four hours at a time, while a five-month-old can be left a little longer, and a six-month-old can be left for the workday.
Is 3 days too long to leave a cat?
No matter how independent your cat is, we do not recommend leaving your cat alone without daily visits from a friend or a professional cat-sitter for more than two or three days.
Is it OK to leave my cat for 4 days?
Even though cats are pretty self-sufficient, you shouldn't leave your cat home alone for more than 2-3 days maximum. If you have a young kitten, an older cat, or a solo cat, that time should be more like 1-2 days but you know your cat(s) the best.
Do cats get sad when you leave for a long time?
Some cats may feel stressed when they are left alone but there's lots you can do to help them. Although cats are usually quite happy to spend time in their own company, they can experience separation-related issues and loneliness when their owner is not home. This can lead to unwanted behaviours.