More and more people like to keep a cat at home, but they don’t have an in-depth understanding of cats. Many behaviors of cats can easily cause misunderstandings among owners, such as tail wagging. Today, let’s analyze what cats are thinking when they make different tail movements!
— ❶ —Tail wagging
Gentle wide swing
A cat just gently wagging the tip of its tail means that it is in a happy, relaxed, and happy mood. It is usually a sign of being in a safe environment, eating enough, sleeping, and being in a good mood.
Tail tip trembling
If the tail tip vibrates suddenly, it means the cat may be feeling a little irritable. The more the tail tip trembles, the more irritable it is. At this time, you need to get some toys or food to appease the cat.
Swinging wildly and rapidly (similar to a dog wagging its tail)
If the whole tail is wagging, it means that it is aggressive, angry, and vigilant. It is usually a performance after the territory has been violated and when it is preparing to hunt.
Shake slightly
When you call your cat, the cat will wag its tail twice to indicate that it heard you. This action means “I heard you call me!”
— ❷ —Vertical tail
The tail is raised, exposing the buttocks
It originated from the desire of cats to let their mother cat bathe them when they were young. When they grow up, it is a way to express friendship, which means that they want to be close to you and play together.
The tail is erect and the tip of the tail is slightly curved.
It means that the cat is very interested in you, but still a little wary.
Generally, it is a sign that the cat has just come into contact with something that is not hostile and is not yet familiar with it, and it means it is curious.
The tail is erect and twitches slightly
This phenomenon is likely to occur when you pet a cat. Firstly, it is used to show that the cat recognizes you; secondly, it means that your touch makes it feel comfortable.
It stood straight up, and the hair exploded.
This is how the fried-haired cat came about. There is no doubt that this is a self-defense expression of the cat’s sense of self-defense against the threat it feels.
At this time, the cat may attack at any time!
— ❸ —Clip the tail
Put your tail between your legs
There is a saying for humans, “Tuck your tail between your legs and be a human being”, and the same applies to cats. This means that the cat has done something wrong, is afraid, is submissive, or has a low status in its environment.
The tail twitches slightly downward
On the one hand, this happens when a cat goes to the toilet. On the other hand, when a cat is hunting, its buttocks will slightly shake from side to side, and its tail will also twitch slightly. The tail will be curled to one side, exposing its buttocks. This is different from having the tail raised up, but rolled up to one side of the buttocks, exposing the anus. This is a sign of a cat in heat and preparing to mate with a male cat.
The tail is downward as a whole, and the tip of the tail is slightly curved upward.
This means that the cat is very comfortable at the moment and enjoying quiet and comfortable time with its owner. At this time, cats are very talkative, and they are more willing to accept some petting and hugging actions.
— Conclusion —
These are the various meanings of cat tails. What do you think or gain after reading this article? We should cherish these lovely creatures, because every life is hard-won. Spend your time understanding them and caring for them, and I believe you will be able to get along happier.
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