When should you worry if a cat suddenly gets very clingy?
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Answer: Appetite or litter-box habits also change
Appetite or litter-box habits also change ✓ — Correct! A sudden change in affection is more concerning when it comes with other changes: appetite, thirst, weight, urination, litter-box habits, energy, hiding, aggression, or vocalizing. Behavior can be the first visible clue that something in the body feels different.
It cuddles near a sunbeam — Wrong. A sunny cuddle by itself can be completely normal and delightful. The concern is not simply that a cat came close to you; it is a sudden, persistent change plus other physical or behavioral signs.
It purrs once in a while — Wrong. Occasional purring is common and does not by itself mean trouble. The useful question is whether the whole pattern changed: much clingier than usual, lasting longer than usual, and paired with changes in eating, drinking, litter-box use, or energy.
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