r/catfaceplant Aug 23 '19

PSA: A cat or dog pressing its head against a hard surface could be a sign of health issues.

1.9k Upvotes

“Head pressing is a condition characterized by the compulsive act of pressing the head against a wall or other object for no apparent reason“

Cats who are sleeping with their face down, this is normal cat behavior. Some cats are just most comfortable like this.

When it comes to head pressing, you will see your cat doing this against walls while sitting, and while awake. They will press their head up against something, unrelaxed.

Source (has pictures demonstrating this behaviour)

It doesn't seem to be the case for the pictures I've seen so far in this subreddit, but I thought it would be nice to let people know about this just in case.


r/catfaceplant 3h ago

Ziggy not happy I opened the curtains

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176 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 1h ago

The best view of a cat face plant

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r/catfaceplant 1d ago

Does a sideways faceplant count?

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761 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 21h ago

Butt faceplant, double faceplant?

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219 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 1d ago

How does she breathe???

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6.9k Upvotes

She loves sleeping like that


r/catfaceplant 1d ago

Had to check to make sure she was ok

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125 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 1d ago

It's Monday and she's over it...

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474 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 3d ago

My cats favourite sleeping position

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263 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 3d ago

An extended whiff

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405 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 3d ago

Bench Smoosh

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750 Upvotes

This bench in the hallway is one of her favorite places to nap and faceplant when the weather is warmer.


r/catfaceplant 6d ago

Faceplant against his sisters butt

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586 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 9d ago

faceplant on brother

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348 Upvotes

fast asleep at the cat cafe, how is lil bro breathing


r/catfaceplant 10d ago

Faceplant + bonus toebeans

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745 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 11d ago

Trashcan face plant

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3.1k Upvotes

Looks like a snail to me.


r/catfaceplant 10d ago

Mara 🧡🕊

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377 Upvotes

I just discovered this sub and wanted to share a pic of my dear Mara. He passed away on june 22 (he was 16) and was great at face plant. I'm so glad I got to share my life with him 🧡 Take care of your cat friends


r/catfaceplant 10d ago

Lincoln with a midnight faceplant on my legs

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255 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 11d ago

eepy baby (and bonus orange boy in the back)

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239 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 12d ago

Paperwork is so hard.

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660 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 11d ago

Camryn planted

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215 Upvotes

Also featuring Ferris and Sloane❤️


r/catfaceplant 13d ago

I’ve been immobilized

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588 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 13d ago

Dianna eeps face down

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263 Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 13d ago

Sunshine on the Stairs

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323 Upvotes

At the top of the staircase. Face firmly squished. Backside to the sun!


r/catfaceplant 16d ago

Smooshed in the door

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1.2k Upvotes

r/catfaceplant 16d ago

Swipe for dual plants

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388 Upvotes

Half the time she has a full face plant while sleeping and the other half it’s a partial