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Understanding Your Cat's Body Language
Cats have a lot to say, we just don’t always understand what they are trying to tell us. Cat body language is not always expressed on their face, in actuality, only a small portion of their thoughts can be expressed from facial gestures. However, you can learn to understand your cats body language, which will make it much easier for you to communicate with your cat. If you want to become a cat whisperer in feline body language, keep reading!
Eyes
Blinking slowly: In the world of cats, slow blinking is essentially air kisses for them! It's normal for a cat to slowly blink at you, so there's no need to be alarmed if you notice this. Simply put, it indicates that your cat adores you.
Dilated pupils: Someone is undoubtedly excited! Whether they are engaged in play or getting ready to for a vicious attack! However, if it is combined with any other defensive signs, aggressive sounds, or gestures it can mean your can is terrified.
Slits or constricted pupils: An expression of annoyance that is frequently seen when treats or your cat's preferred kibble are missing from the bowl. You are not living up to your cat's expectations!
Ears
Slightly forward: This behavior is frequently seen when your cat is inspecting a new toy because they are in a curious and playful mood.
Straight and upright: There's no doubt that something caught your cat's interest. Cats have incredible hearing, so when they have straight, upturned ears, something has alarmed them.
Pinned back and flat: You have a very angry cat on your hands, pinned back and flat. This motion, which is frequently accompanied by hissing or growling, shows that your cat is either angry (probably with you if they are looking at you) or scared.
Understanding Your Cat's Body Language
Understanding a cat's body language means figuring out what they're saying when they communicate with their whole body. Because cats' use of their tails, ears, or a variety of sounds to communicate with us is insufficient, they require a different way of expressing what is on their feline brains.
Butt wiggles: One of the many cat body language signals associated with stalking prey is the amusing and adorable butt wiggle, which occurs right before pouncing. If you have ever teased your cat by moving your finger under some blanket, you have most likely seen their butt wiggle and pounce!
Laying on their back, with their belly showing: This indicates that your cat trusts you completely and is at ease enough to expose their most vulnerable area. Some cats, if you dare touch their belly, there is a 99.99% probability that you will get your hand scratched. While others, will absolutely love belly rubs. This is all through time, trust, and training. If you want to train your cat to never scratch you, click here!
Combination: Your cat is agitated and poised to attack if it growls while lying on its back.
Arched back: Prepare to cuddle! A cat attempting to catch your attention by arching its back when it approaches you. This is where scratches and pets are welcomed!
Unique combination Your cat is scared or angry if its back is arched and it has bristly hair, and a puffy tail.
Rubbing against you: Although the majority of people assume that their cat is showing affection, the actual cause can be more complicated than that. Cats rub against objects (or people) to dominate their territory. This is particularly true when they rub their cheeks against anything since their glands that releases particular (territorial) pheromones are released. Your cat is essentially claiming you as theirs.
Kneading: Cats will only knead on people they find special to them, and only when they are happy and content. If a cat wants to knead you, be proud, you’re special to them.
Curled up cat: The majority of cats prefer to sleep in this position. Cats who sleep like this reduce their heat loss, it also indicates that your cat is content and secure. If you have never seen your cat curled up in bed sleeping excessively throughout the day, you should pay attention and consult your veterinarian.
Cat licking you: If your cat grooms you by licking your skin, hair, earlobes or even nibble your clothing, you mean a lot to them and you are considered a “cat”, and part of the family. They do it in the same way you might when you pet your cat, showing them, you care.