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Why is my cat suddenly scared, hiding, and won't come to me?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

my cat was normal yesterday eating and playing as usual. this morning I let her in to eat and she acted like she was scared and was hiding would not come to me. She usually comes to me and wants me to love her and pet her. This morning I could not catch her. I had to go to work but I left her in the house under the bed.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 5th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kitty Mucher. If she spends time outdoors, then I worry that she sustained an injury. Cat bite wounds are common and could explain her abrupt change in behavior. If she is not acting normal by the time you return home today, then she will need to see her veterinarian. If she does have a wound (and they can be hard to find), she will require treatment. I hope this information helps!

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