When it comes to cats and affection, there’s really no in-between. Some cats can’t get enough of your touch, while others treat a friendly pat like an offense worthy of a cold shoulder, or worse. This hilarious divide is on full display in a video showing two cats from the same household having wildly opposite reactions to their owner’s head smacks.
Cat loves getting ‘head smack’ while sibling absolutely hates it in hilarious video
The video features two feline siblings, Callie and Lila, who couldn’t be more different when it comes to receiving head pats from their owner. Callie, a former barn cat, is clearly not a fan of this kind of affection. Every time her human reaches out to gently pat her head, Callie immediately raises her paw to stop the hand, as if to say “no, thank you.” Her reaction is calm but firm, showing that she prefers a gentler approach — or maybe none at all.
On the other hand, Lila, a lively Bengal cat, absolutely adores the attention. She actively seeks out her owner’s hand, walking back and forth just to encourage more smacks on her head. Lila’s enthusiasm contrasts sharply with Callie’s reserved behavior, creating a funny and heartwarming moment that has viewers cracking up.
One person shared, “Hahahahaha both of mine love these sorts of pets.” Another user joked, “If I don’t pet my cat hard enough she will just shove her head with full force into my hand,” showing how some cats actually encourage more vigorous touch. Many were curious about the behavior itself, with one commenter asking, “I need to know why cats like this.”
According to animal behavior experts, some cats enjoy firmer pressure. It stimulates their scent glands, particularly on their heads and cheeks. These glands release pheromones that help cats feel calm and secure. Additionally, harder pets can mimic the firm grooming they may have received from their mothers or other cats as kittens. That said, just like people, not all cats are built the same — some enjoy it, some don’t. Understanding and respecting those preferences is key to a happy relationship with your feline.
