Cat Body Language.

Cats have body language, and it is interesting to watch cats and the things that they do. Tail twitching is something I notice a lot here in our house. When you have five cats you learn body language pretty quickly. An upright tail flipped forward over the back means cat is in a neutral mood or welcoming state. Twitching the tip of the tail signals a hunting behavior. This can also be associated with aggression depending on the twitch of the tail. The more the movement back and forth the less happy a cat is or about to attack something, especially if the cat is in a crouched position. Extreme rapid tail movement means, STAND BACK. An upright bottle brush tail indicates the cat feels threatened and or being defensively aggressive. Twining the tail around your legs signifies a bid for your attention or a signal of love to you their human. This is also a making technique to mark you as their person. Chin rubbing or head butting has meaning as well. These actions are part of a cats way to mark you as well and shows their love for you. Also rubbing parts of their bodies or chin on certain areas shows other cats where they have been and what they consider their territory. Watch a cat and you will see all of the things I have pointed out. You can learn to read your cat pretty easily, and it's fun to understand what they are doing, so sort of like a crying baby, we all learn to know a hungry cry from I am just plain mad, pick me up. Cats do this as well. So for all of you cat people out there September is Happy Cat Month. So go out and celebrate with your cat. Happy Cat.