Our 9 month old female cat has recently started to wonder away from home could she be following scent trails left by tom cats not been neutered yet?

Yes, it is possible that your 9-month-old female cat is wandering away from home in order to follow scent trails left by unneutered tom cats. When male cats reach sexual maturity, they begin to produce pheromones that are attractive to female cats. These pheromones can be detected by female cats over long distances, and they can trigger a strong urge to mate.

If your cat is not spayed, she is likely to be receptive to these pheromones and may be tempted to leave your home in order to find a mate. In addition, unneutered tom cats are more likely to be aggressive and territorial, which could also pose a risk to your cat.

If you are concerned about your cat wandering away from home, there are a few things you can do to help prevent it. First, you should have her spayed as soon as possible. Spaying will eliminate her urge to mate and will also make her less likely to be attracted to the pheromones produced by unneutered male cats.

Second, you should keep your cat indoors. This will help to protect her from predators, other cats, and diseases. If you do allow your cat to go outdoors, you should make sure that she is supervised at all times.

Finally, you should provide your cat with plenty of enrichment activities to keep her entertained. This will help to discourage her from wandering away from home in search of excitement.