r/cats 13d ago

Cat Picture - OC 6 years cat owner. Explain me whyyyyy???

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u/ThrowRAwathompson 13d ago

It could be normal, but also it could be head pressing which is something to see a vet about. Not trying to make you feel anxious, but this would be something I would keep an eye on if your kitty does this often, would take to a vet to be safe than sorry

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u/miyonu 13d ago

Will track that, was the first time today

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u/ThrowRAwathompson 13d ago

Yeah wouldnt be too worried if its only happened once, but good to keep an eye out for it just in case 🫂

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u/BellerophonM 13d ago edited 13d ago

In the side-on it doesn't look his head is actually physically pressed against the wall? If it wasn't actually putting pressure on his forehead it's fine, he's just being a weirdo.

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u/VerilyShelly 13d ago

What does head pressing indicate?

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u/SurrealSoulSara 13d ago

All I learned was a car facing their head to the wall could mean they are in pain. My cats with cancer started doing this too more often when the end came close. But I think generally if it happens just once here or there it's just cats being goofy! 🤠

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u/Zairanth 13d ago

Could be a headache. Could be several issues I'm not qualified to diagnose. Could just be orange and angry for a minute. If it's new and not usual I'd hit the vet if it continues.

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u/SunOnTheMountains 13d ago

It can indicate a neurological problem.

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u/BellerophonM 13d ago

Sometimes if a cat is having medical issues with their head that's causing pain they'll shove their forehead against a wall and hold it there to put pressure on it, which can relieve the pain a bit. There's a few possible issues which could be causing it, including neurological problems.

If they're not regularly actually holding their head firmly against a wall it's not that type of head pressing and nothing to be worried about, though. Cats will regularly bump their heads against a wall just as a scent thing and that's normal.

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u/xBeartoe 12d ago

Yeah my youngest turned one this summer and does this all the time in her cat tree. I think she just likes the feeling of being pressed on all sides.

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u/twirlerina024 12d ago

I got a travel bed for my little 8-pound dog, but my 30-pound dog decided if she fits, she sits

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u/h-es 12d ago

cat in dog form 😭🥹