I have 2 cats about 2 yrs old. I have very long hair, and when I have a loose hair the cats go crazy, climbing all over me to eat it! If I hold it out in both hands straight they will chew on it like they're flossing their teeth. Has any one ever heard this before or do I just have weirdo cats?
Heard of it before. The dangling hair is just like a toy for the bored cat, and nothing like a good opportunity to play. Try to reward your cat after taking him off your head, or get a doll or something with long hair to distract him.
I agree with the other poster. It is like yarn or string to them, they want to play. However, I would suggest that you not let them play with it. Cats will eat strings and hair and it can get tangled in their intestines and make them very sick. Also, they wont fully digest string or hair and can cause them a lot of discomfort when they poop. (we have all see the poop-on-a-string problem).
Get you cats a cat chaser or "cat dancer" toy, one of those feathres on the end of a wand, so they can have tons of fun playing with you, but not be in any danger!
The search for people who can answer your question continues for as long as needed - until you find the answer you were looking for.
When an answer is posted by someone who was invited (byYedda or by yourself) to answer your question, their answer is marked with a yellow "invited by Yedda".
To be invited to answer other people's questions in your areas of knowledge and interest, be sure to list your favorite topics:
» My Settings › My Topics.
Of course, the more helpful your answers are, the more likely you are to be invited to future questions...
they whant your hair because all cats love to play with anything that danges,they see it they whant to play with it and cats also love to play,chace things,and pounce around.
~~Im on Miley's side.~~
my cat does that too... it is normal. it is like training to hunt. If they were wild cats, they would know to jump and pounce and kill and eat, so... yea...!!!
Yes, I think your cats are weird, but I have one who does the same thing. I have a lot less hair because of it, and she is getting a little bored now. Just let your cats pull it out and they will probably get tired of it too. It's kind of a phase I think.
They probably regard your hair as a play thing, and don't really want to eat it. The good news is that when they grow older they stop. The (maybe) less good news is that they might want to start grooming you, as a sign that you are a part of the pact and a highly valued member at that.
I suggest making sure they have enough other things to play with.
Good luck
Cats tend to eat wierd things to make up for something thier body is lacking in. They might need more fiber in thier diet or more meat if you only feed them dry food. Try giving them a little bit of can food as a treat and see if they stop eating your hair. Cooked chicken or turkey is a great treat as well.
I have two cats..one of them does this more than the other...only when I'm in bed though...they are cleaning us as they do each other...its a sign of love lol...i wake up with my hair standing on end lots of the time..too funny...thought it was just my cat that was weird
Got an answer for LJC? Would you like to comment on the posted answers, or vote for the one which you think is the best?
Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member).
Other people asked questions on similar topics, check out the answers they received:
Other people asked questions on various topics, and are still waiting for answer. Would be great if you can take a sec and answer them
