Some people want to be able to talk to their cats, and some want to talk like cats but “meow meow meow” isn’t how it’s done. I hope this post is useful to all who enjoy cats for whatever reason.
Cats (and many other animals) do not use vocalization as their main form of communication like humans. They use body language and save their vocals for more direct messages.
Here I will be copying the list from this site, since they have a good list. This list contains the many gestures cats use.
Tail straight up or straight up with a curl at the end: Happy.
Tail twitching: Excited or anxious.
Tail vibrating: Very excited to see you.
Tail fur sticks straight up while the tail curls in the shape of an N: Extreme aggression.
Tail fur sticks straight up but the tail is held low: Aggression or frightened.
Tail held low and tucked under the rear: Frightened.
Dilated pupils: Very playful or excited. It can also indicate aggression.
Slowly blinking eyes: Affection, the equivalent of blowing a kiss.
Ears pinned back: Fear, anxiety, aggression
Tongue flicking: Worry, apprehension
Rubbing head, flank and tail against a person or animal: Greeting ritual, ownership claim
Head-butting: Friendliness, affection
Face sniffing: Confirming identity
Licking: The penultimate sign of affection. Or an indication that you need to clean up after a sardine snack.
Back arched, fur standing on end: frightened or angry
Back arched, fur flat: welcoming your touch
Lying on back, purring: very relaxed
Lying on back, growling: upset and ready to strike
*this part was found elsewhere online
The rest gets long so click the read more to see it all…
izzy806
germansingergirl
theartofmadeline
snowghoul
jacobvanloon
romaincrisis
kaledo-art
