Head Pressure in Dogs or Cats: Dan.ger.ous Signs That Wa.rn About Their Health

Our pets have their own language. They don’t speak, but their behavior is full of small, often discreet, signals that can alert us when they’re not feeling well.

Among them, a seemingly innocuous gesture—pressing their head against a wall or surface—can actually be a sign of a serious medical condition. Have you heard of “head pressing”?

This strange behavior should not be ignored

Seeing your cat or dog resting its head against a wall, without moving, can be funny… but it’s not a game, nor a whim. This behavior is called “head pressing.” It usually manifests itself in a fixed posture: the animal remains standing or sitting, resting its head against a wall or piece of furniture, sometimes for several minutes.

This gesture may be a reaction to neurological pain or internal discomfort.

Why does an animal act like this?

Head pressing can have several serious medical causes, including:

• Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)
• A neurological disorder (epilepsy, tumor, meningitis)
• Poisoning (household products, toxic plants)
• Head trauma that went unnoticed
• A stroke (cerebral attack)
• Intracranial hypertension

In any case, this gesture is a reaction to pain or deep discomfort in the nervous system. It is a way for the animal to relieve itself or protect itself from a feeling of discomfort.

Other signs that should alert you

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