Some people think that cats aren’t very expressive, that they don’t care and are impossible to understand.
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Well, think again!
According to Catster, a cat’s ears, eyes, body postures and even its tail express exactly what a cat is thinking, and how it's feeling. You just have to “listen” to what your cat’s tail is trying to tell you!
#1 Upright and held high
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What it means: Confident, happy
How you should respond: Offer playtime, cuddles and treats.
#2 Curled at the top like a question mark
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What it means: Friendly
How you should respond: Offer your hand for sniffing, petting.
#3 Straight down
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What it means: Frustrated, agitated
How you should respond: Don’t try to pet or engage with your cat. Try to find the reason why your cat is upset.
#4 Curve beneath its body
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What it means: Nervous and/or submissive
How you should react: Look away, don’t bother your cat. But give space for it to come to you first.
#5 Puffed
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What it means: Angry
How you should react: LEAVE!
#6 Whipping back and forth
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What it means: Fearful
How should you react: Best not to try and cuddle a scared or angry cat...
#7 Swaying slowly from side to side or twitching
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What it means: Focused
How should you react: Just let your cat do its thing!
Once you take the time to learn and understand your feline friend, you’ll realise that the cat tail language is vital to both you and your cat’s happiness at home.
You’ll be amazed! Cats are actually very clear about how they feel.
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
