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Held high, may have a slight curl forward - a sign of friendliness. The cat is happy, content, and comfortable. The tail may quiver or vibrate if the cat is excited. Held low and tucked under - a sign of fear or unease. The cat is attempting to make itself a smaller target to potential threats. Flicking, twitching - a sign of agitation. The cat ...
"Purring is most commonly known as a sign of a relaxed cat," Dr. Lianne says. "Sometimes, cats purr when they’re stressed too. Usually, this is accompanied by other body language such as ...
When a cat purrs, they’re saying that they feel safe and relaxed in your presence. Purring will often happen during times of close contact, such as when you’re petting or grooming your feline ...
A cat's tail may swing from side to side, and if this motion is slow and "lazy", it generally indicates that the cat is in a relaxed state. Cats will twitch the tip of their tails when hunting, alert, or playful. A stalking domestic cat will typically hold its tail low to the ground while in a crouch, and twitch it quickly from side to side.
Understanding cat body language and recognizing the signs a cat is happy will go a long way in the process. To learn more, check out our feature on ways to be the best cat owner you can. Show comments
The brain of the domesticated cat is about five centimetres (2.0 in) long and weighs 25–30 g (0.88–1.06 oz). [1] [2] If a typical cat is taken to be 60 cm (24 in) long with a weight of 3.3 kg (7.3 lb), then the brain would be at 0.91% [3] of its total body mass, compared to 2.33% [3] of total body mass in the average human.
7. They Follow You into the Bathroom. If you value your privacy on the john, don't get a cat. Some cats (mine included) are obsessed with following their owners into the bathroom.
Cats have one of the broadest ranges of hearing among mammals. [11] Humans and cats have a similar range of hearing on the low end of the scale, but cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds, up to 64 kHz, which is 1.6 octaves above the range of a human, and 1 octave above the range of a dog.