This is Cassius Clay. For the past week or so he has not wanted to leave the kitchen. Last night I was petting him and then went into the next room, and he really wanted more petting but as soon as he got about six inches from leaving the kitchen he suddenly stopped and looked all scared and then turned around and went back underneath the table. He's eating less, too, and has started trying to get into the upper cupboards to hide. I am very afraid that he is getting ready to die.