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My cat keeps hiding in the closet. Is this normal or a concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 4 months old

why is my cat hiding in that closet she is doing her normal routine

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 6th, 2018

Many cats like to hide in the closet, usually to sleep there, as long as she is otherwise eating normally and behaving normally it is not considered to be a problem. if this is new and she is hiding in the closet all day then she is probably hiding a health condition and you should take her to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked.

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