Cat Body Language: How to Understand What Your Pet Wants

16.02.2023 15:00

Experienced cat owners can easily understand what mood the cat is in and what it needs at the moment by looking at their pet.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with a small “explanatory dictionary” that explains the basic habits of cats.

For example, if an animal seems to "butt" you with its head, it means that it is expressing its gratitude in this way. Such a gesture can only be expected from a pet that truly loves you.

But an arched back, hair standing on end and pressed ears signal that it is better not to touch the cat now - it is experiencing rage or fear and is thus trying to appear larger in order to scare its enemy.

However, if a small kitten is frozen in such a pose, it may mean an offer to play.

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Photo: © Belnovosti

A pet rubbing against your legs means that it needs something from its owner. In addition, it can “mark” its owner in this way, transmitting its scent to him and thus showing that the person belongs only to it.

If you notice that your cat is rolling on the floor, it means that he wants to show you how beautiful he is.

Have you ever noticed that your cat holds its front paw in the air? If everything is fine with its health, this may mean confusion – the pet cannot decide where to go.

But you can understand that the animal is irritated by the ears pressed to the head along with circular movements of the tail.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor