Understanding Tail Language: What Your Cat May Be Communicating to You
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Understanding Tail Language: What Your Cat May Be Trying to Communicate with her Tail
Cats may seem completely enigmatic to some, with their presumably aloof behavior and capacity for what seems like coldness. But, as any cat lover can tell you, there’s a lot more going on with a cat than may at first meet …show more content…
If the tail is held straight out, flat behind them then they are most likely amicable and not feeling either aggressive or fearful. If the tail is held straight out behind but angled up, they are unsure of how to feel at the moment. And, if the tail is held at an angle behind, up, and away from the body, twitching back and forth, the cat is most likely trying to express a lack of respect or indifference toward whomever they are encountering.
Tail Down Positions
Most tail down positions indicate that a cat is feeling defensive or submissive. If the tail is in a hooked-down position covering the cat’s anus, then they are most likely in a defensive posture ready to express aggression if they need to. If the tail is tucked under the belly, they are feeling submissive. And, if the tail is held out and down at an angle it can indicate that they are feeling somewhat aggressive.
Tail Wags and Twitches
If the cat is sitting, you can tell something about their mood from how their tail is moving. If the tail is twitching back and forth at the end, they are most likely feeling alert and interested in something that is happening. If however, the tail is switching strongly from side to side, they are most likely feeling angry, excited, or