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My cat is stiff, won't leave bed, and acts scared. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 18 days old | 6 lbs

My female cat hasn't moved from my bed all day, and when I try to move her she seems all stiff and acts scares and runs right back to the bed, why is she doing this?

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 1st, 2018

Hi. It sounds like Baylay is trying to let us know something is off. She could be I'll, be in pain, have anxiety about something, or much more. I'm most concerned she hasn't left the bed all day. It sounds more like she most likely isn't feeling well. She would need a full exam to determine the next steps for her. They may recommend some lab work if there isn't an obvious abnormal finding on physical exam. Good luck.

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