THE POSITION OF YOUR CAT'S TAIL CAN TELL YOU A LOT.
IF YOUR CAT'S TAIL IS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
UPRIGHT - - - CONTENT
UP AT A 45-DEGREE ANGLE - - - UNSURE
ANGLED BACK AND MOVING BACK AND FORTH - - - GOOD EXCITED or FEARFUL EXCITED (The ears and eyes can help determine which.)
UPRIGHT, MOVING BACK AND FORTH SLIGHTLY - - - HAPPY
UPRIGHT, TIP BENT - - - FRIENDLY
STRAIGHT, ALMOST LEVEL WITH THE SPINE - - - UNEASY - NOT NECESSARILY AFRAID
HANGING DOWN, WITH A DIP NEAR THE BASE - - - AGGRESSIVE
QUICKLY SWISHING BACK AND FORTH - - - ANGRY
PUFFED - - - FRIGHTENED
DOWN AT A 90-DEGREE ANGLE - - - ATTACK MODE
TUCKED BETWEEN THE LEGS - - - SCARED, POSSIBLY EXPERIENCING PAIN
SITTING UPRIGHT, TAIL TIP IS MOVING - - - ALERT, INTERESTED
UPRIGHT - - - CONTENT
UP AT A 45-DEGREE ANGLE - - - UNSURE
ANGLED BACK AND MOVING BACK AND FORTH - - - GOOD EXCITED or FEARFUL EXCITED (The ears and eyes can help determine which.)
UPRIGHT, MOVING BACK AND FORTH SLIGHTLY - - - HAPPY
UPRIGHT, TIP BENT - - - FRIENDLY
STRAIGHT, ALMOST LEVEL WITH THE SPINE - - - UNEASY - NOT NECESSARILY AFRAID
HANGING DOWN, WITH A DIP NEAR THE BASE - - - AGGRESSIVE
QUICKLY SWISHING BACK AND FORTH - - - ANGRY
PUFFED - - - FRIGHTENED
DOWN AT A 90-DEGREE ANGLE - - - ATTACK MODE
TUCKED BETWEEN THE LEGS - - - SCARED, POSSIBLY EXPERIENCING PAIN
SITTING UPRIGHT, TAIL TIP IS MOVING - - - ALERT, INTERESTED
I am so pleased and thankful with the joy that Ivy has brought to my life since she came to live with me in March of this year . I think she is happy with the love and pampering she will always receive from me . I love picking her up because she never resists which is interesting since she has issues with too much closeness. She feels like a big soft fluffy marshmallow when I pick her up to cuddle ! It feels like a win-win situation to me !
Mary
That was interesting to read how to tell what a cat is thinking from how it's holding it's tail. Your girls is very beautiful! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteCats are so interesting aren't they? I just love them and miss having one. But, late in life it appears I have become allergic to them which is so sad. I love it when you pick up a cat and she starts purring. It is like cuddling a soft, furry little motorboat!!!
ReplyDeleteMary, I absolutely love how pretty Ivy is, a d it tickles my heart to know you both are growing in love and trust in one another more and more as the weeks and months go by! I’m so happy she hopped up next to you on the couch, and contented herself by your side. How sweet! Have a wonderful day, my friend! {{hugs}}
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