Why is my cat hiding in the House?
Stress-induced behavior. A change in your cat’s routine may be a sign of stress. Changes in the environment your pet lives in, like the addition of another pet, remodeling or loud noises can all cause hiding, depression or a lack of appetite.
Is it possible for a new cat to hide?
“For five sides out of six nobodies can get at you and you can keep an eye on the sixth one,” Bradshaw says. Newly adopted cats might hide. Photography © w-ings | E+ / Getty Images.
Where was cat hiding on Martha Stewart show?
Unfortunately, when it came time for the cameras to roll, the feline guest of honor had seemingly disappeared. “Then, they looked on the bookshelf and found the cat squeezed between two of Martha’s cookbooks!” says Tracie with a laugh. If you’re a cat parent, you’ll probably relate to Tracie’s anecdote about cat hiding.
Why does my cat hide in the Treat Bag?
“Knowing your own cat’s habits will tell you whether the hiding is a physical problem or an emotional one,” says Tracie. If your cat usually reveals herself from her hiding place at the shake of the treat bag but starts to ignore the call, you might want to consider whether something is amiss.
How does a cat choose a hiding place?
For a cat to choose a hiding place it must feel both private and secure. Some cats will choose an elevated position to hide, such as on top of a wardrobe. This has the added benefit that they can still observe what is going on without being seen.
Unfortunately, when it came time for the cameras to roll, the feline guest of honor had seemingly disappeared. “Then, they looked on the bookshelf and found the cat squeezed between two of Martha’s cookbooks!” says Tracie with a laugh. If you’re a cat parent, you’ll probably relate to Tracie’s anecdote about cat hiding.
“Knowing your own cat’s habits will tell you whether the hiding is a physical problem or an emotional one,” says Tracie. If your cat usually reveals herself from her hiding place at the shake of the treat bag but starts to ignore the call, you might want to consider whether something is amiss.
What can I do to stop my cat from hiding in my Closet?
The standard advice to prevent cat hiding is to set up a small room — like a bathroom or utility closet — and make sure that room has all the cat’s essentials like food, water and a litter box.