Why Is My Cat Hiding? Reasons and When to Worry
Hiding is natural for cats but can signal illness.Normal Reasons
- Stress or change in environment
- Loud noises
- Overstimulation
- Sleep (cats sleep 12-16 hours daily)
When to Worry
Sudden or prolonged hiding combined with: not eating for 24+ hours, changes in litter box habits, laboured breathing, or visible pain.
Medical Causes
Pain, dental disease, UTI, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, cancer. Cats hide weakness instinctively.