It is more than saddening to see your feline friend hiding, fleeing and freezing at a certain place from you. I assure you there is a major cause to make your fur baby this way.

Cats have timid personalities. Sudden change in environment and companions can stress them in extreme ways.

In this article, we try to explain this sudden change in your cat’s behavior. Let's get started!

Why Is My Cat Scared All Of A Sudden?

Change in daily routines

It seems that our furry friends love having a fixed routine.

The change in decorations, furniture and their location could affect the comfortable environment for your cat. They may feel anxious and will take some time to get accustomed to the new unfamiliar surroundings.

It may not be a big deal to you if one of your friends decides to stay in for a week, but your cat- it’s a very serious matter.

You may’ve noticed your cats waiting for you to come home or looking at you with a fixed glare when it’s their meal time.

Cats thrive in environments where they know what’s happening. And as fantastic members of your family, you should put in effort to make them as comfortable as possible.

A sudden change can not only make them anxious but also very sick.

You sticking to a well-structured routine is not only great for cats but also help you stay organized and productive! 

Presence of new people and faces.

Cats are timid creatures and their lack of social exposure leads them to be fearful of newcomers.

Think of them as children- they are shy to face strangers at first but later, get accustomed to their presence. Cats can also get very playful once they know that the stranger in their home is not a threat.

Sudden Movement Or Noise

Any sudden movement that might have hurt the cat could be the reason for their abrupt behavioral changes. 

Loud noises can also scare them badly.

Cats are both predators and preys. When they’re startled, their survival instincts kick in, and depending on the circumstances, they flee or get ready to defend themselves.

Some of the actions you do can easily make your cat feel threatened, leading them into this situation. Loud music, noises, unintentional hitting could easily make your cat act scared.

Illness and pain

Your cat might be suffering from illness and sickness thus it is hiding away from you.  Proper examination and care is needed for it to be back to normal.

Sometimes cats are very good at showing that they are experiencing discomfort. This can be in the form of chewing on stuff like cardboard or not wanting to be touched.

Even if you don’t think the cause is serious, a quick visit to the vets can help diagnose anything causing pain to your kitty.

Predators

Your cat might have sensed the danger from the new animal or person in the surrounding area. The proper inspection of the area and actions around the vicinity is a must.

Final Thoughts

To soothe and calm your cat, you must be cautious and patient.

Owners must be calm and chill to make their pets comfortable and any abrupt behaviors must be avoided.

Enough food and treats should be provided for your cats in their own space.

After observing the situation, the cat must be appointed to the vet for their medication.

Get them to play with you to rebuild your bond. You must wait for them to come close to you, sniff the toy and only after that, play with them.