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Do you know what your cat wants to tell you at every moment?

by TM Maria Be a king in your own kingdom

The cats communicate with us, they talk to us in their own way. They do it through characteristic sounds and movements of the different parts of their body. They can show us joy, but also anger, fear or pain. It is very important to know the feline language to be able to have a good relationship with our pets. If we know what each physical or linguistic manifestation means, we will know what happens to our friend at all times. Here is Animal Hospital Laguna Niguel, you can get help to know more cat’s attitude from them.

The different parts of the cat's body move and change as his mood changes. Next, we explain how to interpret the basic signals.

The eyes:

If we look at the eyes of cats we can describe many things about their current state of mind. For example, wide- eyed, usually indicate curiosity or alertness. If your pupils are dilated, it is usually because they are scared or are suffering stress at the moment.

If you stare your cat in the eyes for a while, you may feel threatened. For them, a fixed gaze is a warning or threat, the dominant cat usually keeps the most submissive at bay. This is why it is said that cats, when you bring guests home, approach the person who least likes cats. Since they ignore them, and do not maintain a fixed visual contact.

However, if your cat looks at you and squints with a "wink" with both eyes, you may feel lucky. This signal, also called "cat kiss", is used by felines to express affection, and tell the other that they feel relaxed. If you do it to your cat, you will help him relax on certain occasions.

Ears:

As in dogs, in cats, the ears "are very expressive". The ears of cats are very mobile. They can move almost in all directions. If the ears are up and moving the cat is happy and attentive. They are rotated to guide them towards the sounds that come from different parts.

If the cat shows the ears pulled back and sides, it is very likely that he is angry. In these cases it is better to leave it, and not force it into manipulation, or it may attack us.

If you have them down, flattened, the cat is showing an aggressive attitude, usually put them like this when they are in a dispute. According to some experts, it is a mode of protection.

The tail:

The tail indicates many moods of cats. If the tail of the cat is vertical, it means that our friend is happy . The tip of the tail vertically bent to the side indicates curiosity. If it is between the legs or low, it may be that you are scared or angry.

The movements also indicate their state of mind. A tail moving smoothly and slowly, indicates tranquility, play or concentration. While, if the tail moves quickly and abruptly, our little friends are trying to tell us that they are nervous or uncomfortable with the situation.

Other signs:

When a cat arches the back and lowers the ears, it can mean a posture of threat, and an immediate attack. Kittens, when they are small, often adopt that posture as a game.

In addition to body postures, cats launch other types of communication signals. For example, one of the best known is the purr. Of all it is known, that when a cat purrs, it is that it feels at ease, there are cats that even drool when they are happy and purring.

There are authors, who defend, that the purr can also indicate pain or illness. However, it is not the most common in a cat.

The snorts are also common in cats. They usually indicate that they are scared, it is a way to launch a threat.

On the other hand, meows in cats are very diverse. It is said that there are more than 16 different vocalizations. Cats modulate the tone and volume of their meow according to what they want to express one thing or another. The owners of cats, with time, are learning to differentiate meows from others, to know what their friend is trying to tell them.

Cats also show their affection or greeting by rubbing against people's legs. If your cat does that, he is usually showing you what he is glad to meet you. If it brushes parts of your face, what you usually do is mark your territory.

If your cat feels confident with you, many times, you will see him lying belly up, this, as we have mentioned, indicates confidence and security. If you touch your belly, you will usually get upset and go, as it is an area that is not usually pleasant for them.

The world of the language of cats is very extensive. In this article we try to summarize the main signals of communication that our little friends will emit, but there are many others that you can learn in daily coexistence with them.

We hope that knowing these signs, your relationship improves, and you can enjoy much more of the wonderful world of cats.


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