Cats can't speak, and what they want to express is told to their owners through body language. The following common body language of cats, if you can't understand it, can only show that you have failed to keep a cat.
- 1. The tail swings slowly and regularly
The cat's tail swings slowly and regularly, indicating that the cat is in a comfortable state at the moment, they are currently more leisurely, the pet owner can touch them, if they still make a purring sound, it means that you are very comfortable to touch.
- 2. Rubbing
The sebaceous glands of the cat's face or other parts of the body secrete odors, and in order to leave their own smell, the cat will rub around, and its own smell will leave these objects on, indicating that these things and the territory will be theirs.
- 3. Flat ears
The cat's ears are slightly backwards, and its tail is swinging rapidly from side to side. This is a sign of the cat's unhappiness, and the cat will also have a light bite or a slapping motion with the front foot.
- 4. Dilated pupils
When the cat is nervous or scared, the pupils will dilate and round, the ears will press back or to the side, the body will be pressed down, sometimes lying down, and the tail will be rolled up between the legs. This is a manifestation of the cat's fear.
- 5. Fried hair
The hairs on the cat's back and tail will all stand up, commonly known as fried hair, and the back is slightly arched, and the cat's action is a manifestation of anger, because the cat will make its body look large to intimidate the enemy. Sometimes it even opens its mouth to make a snorting sound, and if the other party has a further threatening action, the cat will directly attack and kill.
- 6. Attack
When the cat feels scared or angry to a certain extent, it will make aggressive behavior, usually stretching out its front feet and paws to flap, the body actively swooping forward, and even biting.
Don't irritate the cat again and let its emotions calm down. In order to comfort the cat, the pet owner can use some snacks to calm the cat and divert its attention.
- 7. The tail is straight up
When the cat is in a good mood, the tail will always be cocked, revealing its chrysanthemums. Also, when the cat is hungry, the tip of the tail will be slightly bent to point to the place of the rice bowl, and the pet owner will know that the cat wants food.
If you don't know the body language of cats, it means that you have really failed to keep a cat!
Conclusion: Can you read any of your cat's body language?