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Tag: Kitty Language

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Play 😼Behaviors of a Cat 🐱 In the cat world, there are two main ways to play: play-hunting (with small objects and prey) and social play (with cat friends).

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    Conflicted or Stressed 🙀Behaviors of a Cat 🐱 When your cat is feeling uneasy, unsure about what to do, or dealing with stress, you might notice these behaviors. Look Away, Head Turn Often misinterpreted as being aloof or antisocial. Visual Signs Avoids eye contact or turns head away from source of stress. Head may also dip…

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    Friendly Behaviors 😀 of a Cat 🐱 Here are some common signs that your cat is feeling sociable or wants to be close to you or another cat or person. Happy Hello! With another cat of human. Visual Signs Approaching with a vertical soft tail Relaxed face and body No tension in movements What Your…

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    The Posture of a Cat 🐱 Examples that involve a cat’s whole body movements. Unsure Cats can express uncertainty in both a standing or a seated posture. Visual Signs Stops moving Head is below shoulder height. Slightly crouching; Limbs tucked in. What Your Cat May Be Feeling Unsure Cautious “Approach or retreat?” “This is different.”…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Posture of a Cat 🐱 Examples that involve a cat’s whole body movements. Relaxed and Content A relaxed cat’s body appears soft and flexible and moves languidly. Visual Signs No tension in the face and body. Fluid movements; not twitchy or jerky. Weight is balanced. What Your Cat May Be Feeling Relaxed; Content “All…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    Fun feline facts for cat sitters, cat parents, or animals lovers alike!

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Tail of a Cat 🐱 Cats rely on their tail for balance when moving around and climbing, but the tail positions and movements communicate mood as well. Relaxed Tail Visual Signs Slightly curled (not stiff or tense) Relaxed high, low, or lower *Note: Every individual cat will carry his or her tail in a slightly…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Whiskers 🐱of a Cat A cat’s whiskers may be hard for us to see, but they have many functions. Relaxed Mouth Whiskers For most cats, relaxed whiskers spread out to each side and are a bit droopy. The structure of these whiskers varies by the breed of the cat. The follicles of a cat’s…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Eyes 👀 of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching and learning about their environment and looking at our reactions to things. Pupil Sizes Since cats do not see well in brightness or total darkness, their pupils change according to the lighting conditions. A cat’s normal (or neutral) pupil size may vary according to…

  • Happy Caturday 🐱

    Happy Caturday 🐱

    The Eyes 👀 of a Cat 🐱 Cats are always watching and learning about their environment and looking at our reactions to things. One type of cats’ eyes that I’ll share today is a playful, hunting stare. This type of stare is usually followed by an ambush move or pounce. Visual Signs Intense wide-eyed stare…