"The Snowfish." wrote in message
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My cat used to be so cuddly. But now if you come near his ears he
backs away. If you scratch his head and happen to move and ear he will
back off like you hit him. It looks like he's in pain.

Does any one know of why a cat or dog would behave like this?

He probably is in pain.

Most likely it's some sort of medical problem, perhaps a scratch or puncture
wound from a fight with another cat.

I'd say a trip to the vet is in order.

Bill