My cat is behaving very strangely- anyone have any idea whats going on?

Question

Dusty has always been more then a little strange, but this is weird, even for her. First she wouldn't come down from on top of a chair. She just sat there all the time. Next she wouldn't come down from on top of the fridge. She was up there for about 3 weeks. We assume she came down to eat and use the litter box when no one was around, but we never saw her do it. For the record, she was never really antisocial- she was all about being petted and scratched, just as long as she could stay on top of the fridge while you did it. Next she disappeared for 3 days, and I eventually found her hiding inside an old prom dress in the back of a closet. Ever since I found her, her new spot is my bed. She constantly demands attention when I'm in my room, but won't follow me off the bed. If I put her on the floor, she jumps right back up again. This cat always hated me- I have no idea why she loves me so much now. Does anyone have any idea why she's being so weird? Thanks!

Answer 1

WOW... OCD I would guess!

she must feel safe up on things.  

You might get her a tall cat tree and see how that works...

or get a cat whisperer/ or psychiatrist

good luck >^..^<

Answer 2

i don't believe in cats acting weird! there is always a reason to everything cats do! when i read what you wrote i was thinking to myself that this is the only cat you have! she sounded like a queen who likes to do whatever she likes.also she sounds like a lonely cat who needs a play mate! have you thought about getting another cat to comfort her more? i think she needs some more attention and getting another cat would be nice for her! its up to you!

Answer 3

How weird!  Yes, you do have a weird cat. But they, and we, are all a little odd from time to time.  

I guess, once you've ruled out medical causes (behaving normally in terms of food and pooping etc, well for her anyways) and psychological causes (any new people in the house, changes to life patterns, litter, food, detergent, noises??) then you have another supreme example of her weirdness.

But, hey, soak up the love man!  Enjoy!  Better that way that she loved you and, for no apparent reason, now hates you - how sad would that be :o(

Answer 4

maybe she just wants some love and attention .