Why my cat only likes to be touched on the head?

Question

My 3 year old male moggie loves being patted on the head, chin and even ears, but if I pat any other part of him, even his shoulder, he takes a swipe. why is this?

Answer 1

Hi Catherine... like humans it's as individual of a preference as to where he feels comfortable to be touched.  Sometimes  a negative early experience may have contributed to a fear that makes him dislike being touched behind the head.  This is just a guess at best.