Cat Body Language

Cat Body Language

Cats are very expressive, if only we will slow down and look at what they are trying to tell us.  Perhaps that is what makes cats so desirable and so passionately loved by their people.  From displaying their affection through a gentle rub of their face to a show of anger with a hiss and glare, cats are almost as expressive as their human counterparts.  Here are just a few of the many ways cats express themselves.

Content
If cat owners could pinpoint one single action their cats take to completely win their hearts, it would probably be their contented purring and kneading.  Nothing soothes a stressful mind like the warm sound of a purring cat snuggled up in your lap.  The kneading isn’t too bad either, until they discover the fun reactions they get when they extend their claws.

Affection
Some cats are more affectionate than others, but most will display it by rubbing their face against yours, or against your leg.  The latter can be annoying, especially if you are trying to walk somewhere, but it sure beats being thwacked in the leg with a heavy dog tail.

Anger
You might hear from people that cats don’t express emotion.  All you need to do is make your cat angry and let the doubter meet the cat.  I guarantee they will be converted.  Cats who are angry will display it many ways, including pinning their ears, hissing, spitting and even attacking.  These can also be signs of fear or feeling threatened too, but usually you can tell the difference.

These are just a few of the many ways cats express themselves.  Whatever he is trying to say, learning to listen to your cat can help you get to know him better and help deepen the relationship.