Sun, Nov 1st 2009, 23:17 GMT

Coralie's advice is good. Whenever there is a sudden change in behavior, it's always a very good idea to check with your vet. If she gets a clean bill of health, think back on when this all started and what you think may have happened to cause it. It will take a little research on your part, but you should be able to figure out what scared your kitty. Do you have a dog or child who may have scared or harrassed her? Workmen in the home? Something you dropped or slammed a door just as she came home? Accidentally hit her with the door when she came in? When a cat seeks higher elevation, that usually means she wants to observe everything around her and she is looking for something that previously scared her to see if it's still there. Good luck and let us know how she's doing! We care!

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Izadore (Izzie)

Sun, Nov 1st 2009, 12:45 GMT

Health problems in cats can manifest in really odd ways, if she hadn't been to a vet for a thorough check up in a while I'd take her in. How long has this behavior been going on? Have extra people moved in or has a family member moved out? Recent babies born? Have you added another pet to the home? Do you have new exceptionally loud neighbors that could have scared her while you were at work one day? If the vet doesn't find anything wrong with her then I'd be inclined to think that this would pass on its own. Just remind her that the house is a safe place to be.

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Coralie Grace

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