My indoor cat is suddenly skittish and acting strange. Should I worry?

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My 2 -3 year old cat has been acting funny for 2 days now. Extremely skiddish, almost paranoid. He never acts like this. He is a fully indoor only cat. He’s acting as if he’s in a new home though he’s lived here for over a year? Could he have gotten bit by something? How concerned should I be? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 12 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Leo's behavior persists for longer than 2 days then he should see a vet. It is possible that he got bitten by something but I feel that it is probably not likely. If he is not neutered I would suspect this may have something to do with hormones. Any stray cats hanging around outside? Any abnormal behavior should be investigated if it persists. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My indoor cat is suddenly skittish and acting strange. Should I worry?

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