Cat Body Language

Since cats cannot tell us what they are thinking, they use cat body language to convey their mood and feelings.

felines are quite expressive animals, and with just a little knowledge, you will have better insight into what your pet is trying to tell you.

Learn what they mean by swishing the tail or by squinting their eyes. Here you will find some of the most common signs of your pets mood.

The tail swish is one of the most common bits of cat body language you may notice often.

Cats will swish their tail when they are tired of being petted, or when they do not want to be held.

Another sign of unhappiness is when a cat lays back his ears. Generally, the ears laid against their head are quickly followed by a growl or a hiss.

Good cat body language

This is probably relating back to when the kitten kneaded its mother while nursing, and generally means that your cat is happy and content.

When cats are feeling playful, they show many signs of their happiness. Often, they will twitch their back or even the tail like a squirrel.

Right before they playfully pounce on a toy, they may bob their head or crouch down, twitching their hips and back feet like they are digging in for a launch.

Although it is well known that when a cat rubs his head or cheeks against something or someone, he is marking his territory, this is still a sign of affection.

Think of it this way: cats are quite possessive of their property. By marking you as their “property” they are letting you and everyone know they you are theirs.

Cats will only put themselves in a prone or vulnerable state if they are very relaxed and they feel safe. This is a good sign that you are providing a happy home for your feline friend.

Finally, the sounds that a feline makes go along with their cat body language. There are certain noises you may hear that will give a big clue as to his mood.

The cats spoken language

Generally, if you hear a growl, that means stop petting now or you will be scratched. Some of the happy or content sounds that cats make include the purr, the meow, and the trill.

Often, content cats will purr, and playful cats will emit a trill, which sounds like the rolling “r” noise. Felines go through moods and emotions just as we do, but they cannot express these feelings through words, so they use body motions and sounds.

If you start noticing a certain movement or behavior from your cat on an ongoing basis, you will soon be able to pick up just what he is trying to convey.



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