Is your dog or cat sticking its head against the wall? Watch out, danger!

Know your dog’s language (1/10)

Our pets can’t speak. However, they can give us a lot of information through their behavior. If your dog’s tail is wagging, for example, it means they’re happy. If their ears tend to prick up, it means they’re alert. Finally, if they tuck their tail between their legs, it means they’re scared.

Notice alarming behaviors (2/10)

Sometimes it’s not easy to read our pets’ body language. But when they’re in trouble, it’s easy to see. For example, a pet that suddenly becomes listless and weak likely has a serious health problem. If you notice they’re not acting like they usually do, take them to your veterinarian immediately.

Pressure on the head (3/10)

There is one behavior that indicates a very serious medical condition that should not be overlooked. This is called head pressing. If you see your dog or cat putting their head against a wall, you must react quickly. This is not a game, but a sign of genuine discomfort.

A neurological disorder (4/10)

The animal may stay for several minutes leaning its head against a wall. There are several causes for this behavior. It may be an inflammation of the brain ( encephalitis ), a neurological disorder ( epilepsy, tumor, meningitis ), poisoning ( household products, toxic plants ), an unnoticed head trauma, a stroke ( vascular accident ) or even intracranial hypertension.

He needs pain relief (5/10)

This syndrome is therefore not to be taken lightly. If you see your dog doing this, you must quickly take him to your veterinarian. This will allow him to be examined and diagnose the real problem. But why does a dog or cat push its head against a wall? It’s simply a way for it to relieve its neurological pain.

Other alarming signs (6/10)

If this behavior persists, it likely means the infection is more severe than expected. Moreover, head pressure isn’t the only worrisome sign in a pet.

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