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Why is my cat suddenly sleeping curled up and not on her side?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 8 years and 7 months old | 13 lbs

My cat suddenly won't sleep on her side or back today .. She would keep taking the predator posision as if she is uncomfortable to relax. And sometimes she would sleep while curling on herself. But before she used to sleep laying on her side or back

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Answered By Dr. Rachel

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

Changes in gait and posture can indicate an orthopedic problem (for example, back pain or leg pain). It can also be a sign of abdominal pain or illness. Or, it could be normal. Monitor Silver closely for anything else out of the ordinary. The best way to determine the cause would be to have your veterinarian do a full physical exam.

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