Why is my cat suddenly hiding, not eating, and sleeping all day?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old
Hi, My cat (male) Tarot has completely changed over the past 2 weeks, he has always been a "mummys boy" and would only meow, give attention and be fed my me. I've checked him over and theres no abnormalities but now his whole behaviour has changed. Secluding himself, sleeping all day, hardly eating and drinking and he's not been social with me or anybody else at all. It's really starting to make me worry as he tends to just go lay in the bathroom or my wardrobe please help me
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Published on January 18th, 2018
It sounds like he should be examined by a vet to rule out a medical problem. He could have an infection, parasite, metabolic, and/or endocrine disease and your vet can run blood work to help diagnose and the determine if treatment is needed. Hope he feels better soon!
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Published on September 12th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Little Man. He needs to see his veterinarian as there could be an underlying illness causing his symptoms. Cats can actually develop severe liver disease if they go too long without eating normal amounts. He may need blood and urine samples tested. The veterinarian will also perform a complete physical exam to determine if he is painful anywhere. In the meantime, keep bringing him food and water to his hiding place. Good luck!
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