Understand your Cats better

Most Cats Use the Following Gestures to Communicate:

The Tail

•    Tail straight up or straight up with a curl at the end: Happy.

•    Tail vibrating: Very excited to see you.

•    Tail fur sticks straight up while the tail curls in the shape of an N: Extreme aggression.

•    Tail fur sticks straight up but the tail is held low: Aggression or frightened.

•    Tail held low and tucked under the rear: Frightened.

The Eyes

•    Dilated pupils: Very playful or excited. It can also indicate aggression.

•    Slowly blinking eyes: Affection, the equivalent of blowing a kiss.

The Head

•    Ears pinned back: Fear, anxiety, aggression

•    Tongue flicking: Worry, apprehension

•    Rubbing head, flank and tail against a person or animal: Greeting ritual, ownership claim

•    Head-butting: Friendliness, affection

•    Face sniffing: Confirming identity

•    Wet nose kiss: Affection

•    Licking: The penultimate sign of affection. Or an indication that you need to clean up after a sardine snack.