Your cat’s tail is more than just providing balance to her. It is used by your feline to communicate and depict her emotions along with signalling her mood. In a way, your cat’s tail language is trying to communicate things to you. It just requires you to understand the feline language. If you recognise the different messages depicted by her tail, it would enable you to decode the cat tail talk. It is possible to recognise your kitty’s thoughts and feelings in a better way when you can decipher your cat’s tail positions and know what they actually mean. So, without wasting any more time, let us decode cat tail talk:
Tail Held High
If your kitty has its tail held high in the air it means that she is confident and content. if the tail is erect, it means she is happy and in friendly mood. If your feline comes towards you with the tail held high in the air and the end of her tail quivers, it means she adores you. The quivering of the tail signifies that your little furry pal loves you unconditionally.
Tail Laying Low
If you see your cat positioned the tail straight down, parallel to the legs it means that she is aggressive towards you. Whenever you see this body language of your kitty; be careful while approaching her. But there are certain cat breeds that do not confer to this mood indicator like the Persians, Scottish Folds and Exotics.
Tail Bent In The Shape Of Question Mark
When you see the tail of the cat bent in the shape of a question mark, it means that your kitty is in playful mood. Hence, take out your feline’s favourite toys and play with them.
Tail Tucked Underneath
If the tail of the cat is tucked underneath the body between the legs it means that your kitty is nervous and fearful. Hence, it is advised to be careful while approaching your feline, when her tail is in this position.
Tail Whipping Back & Forth
If the tail whips swiftly in the position of back and forth can be understood as your kitty is both fearful and aggressive. It is a warning signal which signifies to stay away.
Tail Twitching At The Tip
When your feline’s tail twitches at the tip, it means she is curious and excited.
Tail Swishing From Side To Side
When your kitty swishes her tail from side to side, it means that she is focusing her entire attention on a specific object. You can see her tail position right before she pounces on things like cat toys, insect or a moving object.
Tail Getting Puffed Up
Sometimes the kitty’s tail gets thicker resulting in a fatty and bushy look which implies that she is feeling agitated, scared or afraid. Generally, she would do this in front of an animal, usually other cats from whom she is scared. It is a way to protect herself from possible attackers.
Wrapping Her Tail On Another Feline
When your kitty wraps her tail on another feline, it means that there is a healthy camaraderie between the two felines. It also connotes that they are depicting affection towards each other.
So, when you are planning to learn this cat tail language? It is never too late, start today!! It will not only develop an everlasting bond with your kitty; but will also assist you to better understand the cat body language.
