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My cat is hiding after I fell on her. Is she okay or injured?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 9.5 lbs

I am 80 pounds and fell on my cat she is hiding underneath my bed but seems ok could she be hurt?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2016

You may have just startled her by falling on her, and she is hiding because she is scared. If she starts limping, becomes lethargic, or stops eating and drinking, then she likely was hurt from the trauma, and I would take her into the vet for an exam.

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