Health & WellbeingMy 5 year old cat woke up tonight at 2am extremely quickly and was very scared of something, tail fluffed out, etc. I tried soothing her but even 30 minutes later she is still on edge. Is this likely a bad dream or should I be worried? She had a v
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jackie. If it is a one time occurrence, I would not worry too much about the incident. If it continues to happen, then it is likely significant. She could have heard a noise, be experiencing pain, itching or a neurological condition that makes the skin tingle. Her veterinarian will examine her for signs of pain or an infection. Based on these results, therapy can be prescribed if necessary. I hope this information helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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