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Communicating behaviour -
When cats meow it signifies feelings like anger, affection, discomfort, contentment, desire, hunger, questioning etc. Cats will often initiate communication, and start a little conversation with you, using sounds, movements and visual cues! Tisha used to let out soft little squeaks before she started purring and eventually would drool. Pashu would talk, demand and "prrrrt" a lot ...
Keeping your cat’s distinct personality in mind, here some ways that will help you know what feelings your cat is displaying via body movements.
Affectionate
* rubbing its whiskers against your leg
* nibbling on your arm
* licking (kissing)
* gazes at you with slow blinks and glowing eyes
Content
* tail high
* tail tip slowly moving
* purring (may demonstrate pain as well)
* slanted eyes
* kneading with front paws on your lap or arm
Happy
* ears perked forward & whiskers relaxed
* fully erect tail with tip stiffly vertical
Love
* tail held erect with entire length quivering
* tagging you as his/hers butts head against you
* rubs body against your legs
Trusting
* direct eye contact
Alert & expectant, assertive
* ears forward
Curious
* perked ears
Excited, frisky
* dilated pupils
Inviting play or attention
* a little pat with the paw (claws in)
Ready for action, to pounce
* hind legs bent
Afraid
* tail held low with hairs standing on end
Angry
* wagging tail sideways
* ears flattened (laid back) with whiskers forward & pupils small
Annoyed
* sharply twitching tail
Beware
* tail held straight out with hairs standing on end
Dissatisfied
* tail drooping
Frightened
* ears and whiskers flat & pupils large
Hostile
* arching its back with fur raised
Pain
* purring (demonstrates contentment as well)
Stalking
* crouched low with tail straight behind
Worried
* tail tucked between legs
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