I have an 8 year old cat who is outgoing and playful. A few days ago he started to get a bit withdrawn and kept tilting his head to the right. Now he is acting very skittish - the same kind of behavior you would see of a cat when they enter a new house. He is walking low to the ground and jumping at the slightest noise. At first I thought that maybe he had an ear infection but he doesn't seem bothered if you scratch around his ears. Any ideas?
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Whenever there's a sudden change of behavior, the first thing is a visit to the veterinarian. 

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Whenever there's a sudden change of behavior, the first thing is a visit to the veterinarian.
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I could very well be an ear infection. Or it could be something else, he is acting like he is in pain. Cats hide pain and illness instinctively so by the time you start seeing things like this the cat has usually been ill for much longer than you realize, and may be suffering.
Please do get him in to the vet, today.
Welcome to TCS, please let us know what happens.
Yes - Even though he seems much better, I am making an appt with the vet today.
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