Had GiGi for 5 years..very cuddly. Lately, she won't come into my bedroom anynore. If I carry her in and put her on my lap she jumps off whereas before she would come in every evening, jump on lap and love to be cuddled and stroked. Her appetite is the same yet she sits around staring all day instead of curling up on bed to sleep. Not sre what is going on other than her showing independence, so to speak...Any comments?
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Suddenly avoiding certain areas
beneyw
Sep 06, 2005 05:04 AM
Replies (2)
PHMadameAlto
Sep 06, 2005 09:22 PM
Has anything in your environment changed? New furniture, paint, moving furniture? Is there a new cat prowling around outdoors? Sometimes something very small can cause a cat to be anxious and stop cuddling.
For now, leave GIGI alone and let her make the decision to come to you for cuddles and scritches. When she does approach you, toss her a treat.
If the behavior continues she probably should see a vet just to be sure there is no underlying medical issue.
Good luck!
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Tilda
Sep 07, 2005 04:01 AM
To me she sounds depressed which can indicate a health problem (kidneys ...). Cats often withdraw from intimacy when they are in pain ... I would have her checked by a vet, have a blood test done.
