Reading your cats mind. Communicating.
By kbkbooks
@kbkbooks (7022)
Canada
April 1, 2007 10:55pm CST
We have one cat who literally flicks her tail all the time while she is awake. My husband says this is an indication of her "mood". Can anyone tell me if I am right in thinking that this generally means that a cat is not in a good mood? Hubby says it means she is just thinking or daydreaming and that her actual brainwaves are probably pretty flat while she assumes this posture. He says, "Her mind is totally blank at this moment..." letting his voice drift off mysteriously. So very funny, but I can't say who is funnier...my husband or the cat?
4 responses
@NewbieHelper (308)
• Canada
2 Apr 07
It is easy to read MY CAT's mind!
If his tail is flicking at the tip...
...this means - 'Get me some POUNCE!!' (kitty-treats)
If his tail is thrashing from side to side...
...this means "I'm agitated - Get me some POUNCE!!"
If his tail is up tall or like a comma...
...this means "Help me, I'm searching for my POUNCE!"
If his ears are flat to his head that's trouble...
...this means "You Bought the wrong treats - go back to the store and GET ME THE POUNCE!!!"
If his ears and tail are both up tall, he's happy and
...this means "Hey - THANKS FOR THE POUNCE!"
:)
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@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
2 Apr 07
My husband says his cats tell him if they want dry or moist cat food, but they don't name any of the brands, except Meow Mix....and that's strange because the almost never have that. Usually they get friskies or whiskas.
We do have one cat who has specific body language for catnip though.
@DarlingGirl (745)
• United States
2 Apr 07
Cats are always truthful about the way they feel. You can tell if a cat is pensive - the tail will flick slowly, once every four or five seconds. If a cat is angry, they will shake their tail like a rattlesnake -- very fast, and after, if you back away, they will slap their tails hard on the surface they're nearest to. That slap is a warning - like a beaver slapping its tail on the ground, or a rabbit thumping the ground.
When a cat is happy, its tail will remain still, or if walking, will raise up like a flagpole or a comma.
Watch a cat's ears, too - they act just like a person's eyebrows. When angry, they crush down, when happy or surprised, they rise up tall.
If you watch your cat long enough, you will get to know exactly what they are thinking, even in sleep.
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@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
this is good info. i do notice my kittens tail is like a flagpole everytime i scratch or play with him. i havent seen them angry yet, though. but thanks for the info, i will watch my cats tails!
@hassei_takano (1411)
• Indonesia
2 Apr 07
Some times we can know cat mood from his attitude
Some times cat behavior looks like a dog ^^
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