Why does my cat knead my head so hard it hurts? How can I stop it?

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My grown cat Mimi kneads my scalp every single morning. Why? It really hurts.. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 2 months old | 25 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Cat's knead to show contentment and love, but sometimes it hurts. Kneading behavior is thought to be the sign of a content cat, although excessive kneading of a person such as when you are in bed can be aggravating for the owner. If a cat is kneading it's paws into a person it is thought to mean that the cat is not only comfortable with you, but may have adopted you as a mother figure. Keeping her nails trimmed regularly can help make this less painful. Or gently move/redirect her to a more comfortable location when we does this.

Why does my cat knead my head so hard it hurts? How can I stop it?

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