This behaviour in dogs and cats is indicative of neural damage or nervous system disorders, and will not go away on its own.
While this behaviour may appear funny or cute, ‘head pressing’ is actually a sign of ill health, possibly severe neural damage, reportsHead-pressing is one of the early abnormal behavioural signs that indicate ill health in a dog or cat. Other signs include lethargy, weakness, and personality changes.
When an animal head-presses, it usually stands near a wall or corner, hanging its head low and not moving.The animal need not press its head against a wall to exhibit head-pressing, but this often also occurs.This could indicate a nervous system-specific ailment, or be the result of an existing condition that has progressed to neurological involvement.Should a pet exhibit head-pressing behaviour, urgent veterinary intervention is required.
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