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Understand your cat better

Cat behavior

By Larry CardovillisPublished 2 months ago 5 min read
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Understand your cat better
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Here are five ways to make friends with your cat. Everyone knows that cats are the most illogical and unpredictable pets. cats have their language and if you learn it there's a chance you'll understand them much better. I've put together all the possible cat behaviors to help you find a Common Language with your pet well if it allows you to also I've prepared three essential tips that will help you communicate with cats better. When the tail is raised upward and curled it means your cat is happy with its life congrats you are already best friends with your cat. Twitches mean your cat is excited or worried about something also vetinaries say when a cat nervously jerks its tail or keeps knocking its tail on the floor it means your pet is in pain or stressed maybe it's time to take your cat to a vet.

When the fur on the cat's tail juts out in different directions it means your fluffy friend is very excited or feels threatened the aim of fluffing the tail is to create an illusion that the cat is larger than it is that way your cat is showing its enemy that it's really big and scary to deal with the tail vibrates the cat vibrates its tail slightly when it's agitated and glad to see you it also means that your cat is excitedly waiting for something for instance for a treat the tail sticks straight up if your cat sticks its tail straight up and bends its back to form an end you need to pay special attention to this it's a sign of extreme aggression and it occurs during self-defense, if nothing dangerous happens around try to calm your cat down by petting it.

A straight but inclined tail is a sign of slight aggression or fright also when a cat doesn't know if there's a friend or enemy around it keeps the tail at an angle of 45° the tail is lowered the cat lowers its tail toward the ground when it's frightened or feels guilty most often cats tuck their tails between their paws when they are afraid of something or someone also it's a sign of insecurity and submission have a look around the house your cat has probably done something naughty and lowers its tail knowing that you're going to punish it. When the tail is wagging from side to side if your cat wags its tail sharply from side to side it means it is angry it's best to leave your pet alone however it might also mean that your cat wants to play with you. Why do cats wag their tails while sitting next to their owners and feeling completely satisfied? It's simple the cat checks if there's an enemy behind its back.

Dilated pupils indicate strong feelings of playfulness agitation fright or aggression in case a house is new for your cat it dilates its pupils as a sign that it's not used to the new place yet your cat needs time to examine the situation and people around a direct look when a cat looks directly in your eyes it means it trusts you, your pet is comfortable being around you. a slow blink indicates that your cat is calm your pet feels comfortable and safe sometimes it might even purr while blinking slowly three interactions with people rubbing against you if a cat rubs against you it is marking you as its territory and property poking with a wet nose is an expression of attachment. It indicates your cat feels comfortable and safe being around you. When a cat rubs its head side or tail against you it is just saying hello. When it's butting you slightly with its head, it is a sign of friendliness your pet is in love with you shifting from one paw to another cats often move from one paw to another when they are happy or want to play.

If a cat licks you it's a definite sign that it trusts you and considers you part of its family eating your hair when your cat bites your hair it's simply trying to clean you it is another strong sign of love and Trust. When a cat bites you take it as a sign that your pet wants to be left alone. Yep, cats also need to have some private time as well as us humans. On the other hand, light biting means your cat is just playing with you. Cats might press their ears against their head if they feel scared worried or want to play. They also do this when they are sniffing something that has interested them. When a cat sticks its tongue out slightly and licks itself it's worried or anxious.

Cats generally greet people or announce their presence with a short sound. Lengthy meowing indicates that your cat is very glad to see you this occurs if you're away from home for a long time, a medium length meow might be a request for water or food, and a long sound with a mix of purring and meowing is a more insistent request or demand. A low meow is a complaint or indication of dissatisfaction also it might mean your cat is ready to fight. A loud sound often indicates an urgent demand for instance your cat needs more food. A purring or vibrating sound indicates a desire for closer contact or attention. Cats purr for various reasons, but most often they do it when they are happy.

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