Really confused: Cat afraid of me!

darkhorse321

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I have never ever had this happen to me: My boy, who has always been the most cuddly, snuggly cat, is suddenly afraid of me. He's come out for short cuddles etc, but I just went to hug him and he yelped, hissed and ran away. He has NEVER done this before!!

He's had a bad round of pancreatitis for the last few weeks, but has recovered, but he's not the same. I've reduced his prednisone to 1 tablet in the morning and will continue to reduce (via vet assistance). Can this be a side effect of the prednisone? He's been on it for over a month. Also on other meds and just started b-12 shots once a week.

I can't assertain if he's in pain or just not wanting to be touched since he's had such an ordeal, but he was cuddly and snuggly during his whole illness.

I'm very upset about this and am praying he's not hurting! He WILL come to cuddle, but he came out to see what I was eating and lightly purring, and when I went to hold him, he was ok but when I put him back down, it's like I hurt him! He was at the vet just Monday and he didn't seem to have any issues---but he did do this yelping before I left. I chalked it up to him not wanting his meds. 

I'm not sure if its prednisone or something else?? Will be seeing my vet tomorrow.
 
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I'm wondering that myself. I'm going to take him to the vet tomorrow. Something isn't right and I don't want him uncomfortable. Thanks for your input. He's eating/drinking and using litterbox fine---I did also start doing b-12 shots on him and wonder if that can cause anxiety??

I will update when I speak to the vet tomorrow. Thanks! :)
 
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