Sorry if this is the wrong subforum, wasn't sure where else to post this.
Earlier tonight (About an hour ago), my normally very relaxed cat suddenly got up, bolted across my bed with all her claws out, then ran and hid in various corners of the house. For about half an hour I simply followed her from location to location where I just sat back and watched; she didn't seem to be breathing heavily or otherwise scared, she just didn't want anyone near her.
After that half an hour I got the idea to lure her out with food; I got out a can of tuna, put some of the juice in a bowl, and set it down about ten feet away from her. She came out to drink it before my other cat, one she is normally dominant over, came nearby; as soon as they made eye contact she shied away and went to hide under my bed, where she hasn't moved from since.
I kinda mentioned it up above, but normally this cat is incredibly calm at most hours of the day. We took her in as an adult stray about five years ago, and she warmed up to us VERY quickly; while she exerted dominance over both the male cats and all three dogs in our house, typically by picking fights with them when-the-hell-ever she pleased, she has always been very kind to people, and is especially fond of being carried/handled. While she doesn't pick fights with the other animals anymore, she is still the boss cat and typically she is the one taking THEIR food.
I'm just worried that something is seriously wrong with her, and was wondering if anyone might have an idea what's wrong or could link me to another site that could help me out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Earlier tonight (About an hour ago), my normally very relaxed cat suddenly got up, bolted across my bed with all her claws out, then ran and hid in various corners of the house. For about half an hour I simply followed her from location to location where I just sat back and watched; she didn't seem to be breathing heavily or otherwise scared, she just didn't want anyone near her.
After that half an hour I got the idea to lure her out with food; I got out a can of tuna, put some of the juice in a bowl, and set it down about ten feet away from her. She came out to drink it before my other cat, one she is normally dominant over, came nearby; as soon as they made eye contact she shied away and went to hide under my bed, where she hasn't moved from since.
I kinda mentioned it up above, but normally this cat is incredibly calm at most hours of the day. We took her in as an adult stray about five years ago, and she warmed up to us VERY quickly; while she exerted dominance over both the male cats and all three dogs in our house, typically by picking fights with them when-the-hell-ever she pleased, she has always been very kind to people, and is especially fond of being carried/handled. While she doesn't pick fights with the other animals anymore, she is still the boss cat and typically she is the one taking THEIR food.
I'm just worried that something is seriously wrong with her, and was wondering if anyone might have an idea what's wrong or could link me to another site that could help me out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.