Why does my cat pull my hair with his teeth?

Is he just grooming me?

Why does my cat pull my hair with his teeth?
Using the teeth is a type of grooming technique, most used to get rid of knots, mats, or [cough] parasites. But he could also be trying to play with you. It moves, thus it is toy.
Reply:he just wants to play with you
Reply:My cat did that to me when she was a kitten. I don't think she was grooming me, as there was no licking involved. Just strange cat behaviour, I think.
Reply:the cat is probably playing with you
Reply:probably. unless he's trying to eat it. then he may have a belly ache. but cats tend to show affection by grooming that's why you'll see one cat cleaning another cat.
Reply:yes
Reply:My cat does that sometimes.. I am truly convinced that the reason why is that she wants attention. when I pet her and rub her tummy, she does to sleep
Reply:both grooming u and agrovating you so you can play with the cat
Reply:Maybe he's flossing his teeth, playing with your hair or just likes the way it feels in his mouth.


Hope this helps.
Reply:Yup - that he is - grooming you. Enjoy his obvious affection and regard for you. Cats are very discriminating on who and what they groom. :)
Reply:yes he thinks your dirty lol its so cute tho huh mine does it when i have gel in my hair
Reply:my cat did the same thing he is just grooming you and playing with you


thank you
Reply:he is grroming you. and sometimes playing with you. and thinking you are his mother/mate--that is a good thing.