My new feral cat is aggressive and hiding. Should I take her to vet?

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Angel is a feral cat that I found in my backyard. She has been in the house for 15 days and was scared but also liked to be held and patted and now she just hisses and scratchs you, even if you are walking pass her. Should I take her to the vet? Also I took her to the vet on Monday and she was healthy expect she had fleas and her weight was 4.8 pounds. She is eatting but is hiding under the bed and doesn't come out unless she hears no noise. So I don't know what to do. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed | 5 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If Angel seemed healthy on Monday I would be surprised if her behavior was due to a medical condition although it is possible that she is acting more aggressive due to pain. You may want to try confining her to a small area of the house and making sure that she has to interact with you when she is fed to help acclimate her. It can take cats a long time to become comfortable in new surroundings and if she is truly feral and an older cat she may never be particularly affectionate towards people. If you feel like she may be painful or if anything else changes it might be a good idea to recheck with your vet.

My new feral cat is aggressive and hiding. Should I take her to vet?

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