![]() “If the cat is hiding due to a new pet, or even person, in the house, keep the cat isolated, such as in a bedroom behind a door so that the new resident that is scaring them doesn’t continue to make them feel upset. It comes down to what their instincts tell them to do in scary or threatening situations.īlake has some great methods to help ease the stress in these common situations. Even if you’re the one who’s stressed, it can impact your cats to the point where they have to run and hide. A few big ones are a move, a new addition to the family (like a new pet or a baby) or a recent trip to the vet. There are many possible stressors that could send your cats into hiding, though. More: Two-week-old kitten giving high fives in the cutest video ever (VIDEO) Stress triggers The important thing is they came out shortly after he left, so we knew they were all right. It may have had something to do with our guest owning a dog whose smell they weren’t a fan of, but to this day, we’re not really sure. According to Blake, “Cats that are anxious or fearful will hide to make themselves feel more secure and avoid whatever in the environment is causing them to be afraid.”įor example, we had a guest stay for a week a couple months ago, and even though my cats are normally good with people, they hid from us the entire time that week. And while it might not have been stressful for you, your hypersensitive feline thinks otherwise. Stress and anxietyĪnother common reason a cat may hide is something stressful has recently happened in or around the house. If your vet doesn’t find anything wrong, it’s time to explore possible behavioral and environmental issues. This behavior, partnered with a lack of an appetite and diminished activity overall, might be the sign of a health issue, so you should it to the vet to make sure. If your cat is feeling under the weather, it’ll likely want to lie low, away from activity, just like people. “Cats can definitely hide if they are not feeling well or have medical issues,” Mychelle Blake, MSW, CDBC, of Pet Health Network told SheKnows. The first thing you need to do is rule out anything serious, aka health related. More: Adorable video of bear cubs swimming in a pool will make your day (WATCH) Under the weather However, you won’t know for sure until you investigate the situation. It could be any number of things, from a new piece of furniture they don’t like to a crazy squirrel tapping at the window. Now when I say there might be “something wrong,” I don’t necessarily mean something to do with their health. ![]() ![]() If you have cats that are naturally less social, it might be harder to tell when to worry about their hiding, but if you have super-sociable cats like mine that follow you everywhere, the signs will be quite clear. That being said, there’s a kind of hiding that’s perfectly normal and the kind that could indicate something is wrong. ![]()
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