Cats are famous for not letting on that they’re sick or injured. In nature, going off and hiding by yourself when you’re not feeling 100% is a useful survival mechanism. But housecats can make it hard for their owners to figure out what’s wrong if they hide out in the closet or under the bed. A recent article has outlined the behavioral signs of pain in cats, as identified by feline veterinary health experts.

Here’s a list of some of the behaviors you and your vet should be aware of if you suspect that your cat may be hurt or sick:

1. Lameness
2. Difficulty jumping
3. Abnormal gait
4. Reluctance to move
5. Withdrawing/hiding
6. Decreased grooming
7. Playing less
8. Decreased appetite
9. Less active
10. Less rubbing on people
11. Mood change
12. Temperament change
13. Hunched sitting posture
14. Shifting of weight
15. Increased licking of particular body area
16. Lowered head
17. One closed eye
18. Change in feeding routine
19. Avoiding light
20. Growling
21. Groaning
22. Both eyes closed