Pressing The Head Against Objects, What Does It Mean?

In our boredom, we have found ourselves on many occasions touching the same object over and over again or turning it on a surface. This can lead us to think that the fact that our dogs press their head on an object can also be a sign of boredom. Well, we regret to tell you that nothing could be further from the harsh reality. In fact, it is a gesture that we cannot go unnoticed.

When we don’t see it

We are not 24 hours a day with our animal, so sometimes the fact that it presses objects or even a wall with its head can go unnoticed. However,  there are other signs that accompany this act and that may indicate that our dog may press objects with his head. The signs are as follows:

• Compulsive turns and movements. If your dog suddenly starts to run, turn or make gestures like crazy, as he has never done before, it may be a sign that he is pressing objects with his head, and as a consequence, it shows something more serious than We’ll see later.
• Changes in what has been learned. If your dog seems to have forgotten everything he learned and no longer obeys your commands in the same way, he may also press objects with his head.
• Seizures Seizures are a clear sign that your dog may press objects with his head when he is out of your field of vision.
• Visual problems and reflex damage. If you notice visual or reflex problems in your pet, it is likely that he is also pressing objects with his head.

Now, could your animal’s head pressing objects be a sign of more serious health problems? The answer is yes.

Causes of pressing objects

The fact that your animal is pressing objects with its head may seem to have no apparent reason, since many times it is linked to discouragement. But the truth is that if your dog presses objects with his head, this is usually associated with internal damage to the animal, such as a malfunction of the nervous system. This damage may sometimes have been caused by poisoning. However, there are other causes, some more serious, and some less.

• Hyponatremia
• Brain tumor
• Trauma caused by heavy blows
• Infection in the nervous system

The most prudent and beneficial recommendation for your animal, if you suspect that when you do not see it, it may press objects with its head, it is that you take it to a veterinarian to examine it and make an exact diagnosis of what is happening to it.

Analysis and treatments

The main tests that your animal will be subjected to will be the following:

• Retinal exam
• Blood pressure
• Tomography
• Magnetic resonance
• Urine analysis
• Blood Lead Control Tests

Each of the tests aims to recognize the different causes that the dog may have when pressing objects with its head. Depending on the result of these, your veterinarian will stipulate one treatment or another.

In the most serious cases, in which perhaps a brain tumor or other causes have been diagnosed, hospitalization and strong medication will be necessary. In others, a short treatment and a little attention will suffice. Of course, please, never, never, never medicate your dog without the supervision of your veterinarian.

Sometimes, we meet people whose animals have the same thing and who, perhaps with good intentions, want to advise you on a treatment for your animal. It is not the most prudent thing and it will not be the most beneficial for your animal. Whenever your pet has health problems, go to the vet and follow his instructions.

As we have seen in this article, the strange gestures of our animals, no matter how insignificant they may seem, can have a huge impact on their health. Therefore, be aware and do not overlook the fact that your animal has changed something in its routine. Please act immediately!