Cat Suckling Guardian's Hair

My male cat is 4 years old and has had the same habit since he was a kitten. He is obsessed with my hair. He will do anything to be in my hair. Even jump from the ground to my shoulders just so he can nuzzle his face into it, wrap his paws around my neck to fluff my hair and drool. When I'm sitting he sits on me and stuffs his face into my hair, fluffs and drools. He seems extremely relaxed when he does this (it's the only time he'll let me touch his belly). Why is he doing this? Thanks for the help Jen

Answer:

Hi Jen! Sounds like you have a super sweetie on your hands! Lucky you. This sounds like his way of bonding with you. I bet your hair is long and soft and comforting to him as well as the warmth of your neck. My guess is he is having "mother" transference with you. There was a time he suckled his mom and was lost in her soft, enveloping fur which was a very safe, happy, blissful place. This seems to mimic his behavior in this circumstance (getting lost in your hair/fur) and he is "blissing out" - drooling, purring etc. My question for you is does this bother you? Would you like to deter the behavior or are you ok/happy with it? Personally, it sounds delightful to me! Thank you for inquiring! Shanti