If your cat gets lost she is at risk of injury from fights or by getting hit by a car. She can also contract diseases or become disoriented in bad weather. Outdoor cats are at risk but even indoor cats can slip outside on occasion so you need to take all the same precautions to protect your cat. Check that all windows and doors are secure. Make sure that your cat wears a breakaway collar with an ID tag. This will help people know your cat is a pet and contact you immediately. Also have your cat microchipped. This small chip is coded with a number and can be scanned and looked up in a database of contact information. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date so if the police or animal shelter scans your cat’s chip, they can find you quickly. For more information, contact your Fort Collins, CO veterinarian to learn more.