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6 Ways That Cats Talk With Their Tales
1. Vertical Tail
He likes you - maybe. If his tail is completely straight, the cat is thrilled to see you, but a tip tilted into the shape of a question mark says the verdict on your character is still out.
He likes you - maybe. If his tail is completely straight, the cat is thrilled to see you, but a tip tilted into the shape of a question mark says the verdict on your character is still out.
2. Soft Curves
He's interested. The curious cat carries his tail just slightly raised and curved outward.
He's interested. The curious cat carries his tail just slightly raised and curved outward.
3. A Lowered Tail
He's not taking any chances. If his tail is lowered and fluffed out, this cat's afraid. In surrender, he tucks his tail between his hind legs.
He's not taking any chances. If his tail is lowered and fluffed out, this cat's afraid. In surrender, he tucks his tail between his hind legs.
4. A Twitching Tip
The cat is miffed. This tiny tail gesture means he's mildly irritated. Don't bug him.
The cat is miffed. This tiny tail gesture means he's mildly irritated. Don't bug him.
5. A Wagging Tale
He's weighing his options. You may shift from foot to foot when you're making a decision: a cat wags his tail. Look out when it whips up speed: he's probably really angry.
He's weighing his options. You may shift from foot to foot when you're making a decision: a cat wags his tail. Look out when it whips up speed: he's probably really angry.
6. An Arched, Bristled Tail
He's all set to duke it out. The angry cat bristles his coat to scare off enemies. He may take a swipe at you if you try to interfere.
He's all set to duke it out. The angry cat bristles his coat to scare off enemies. He may take a swipe at you if you try to interfere.
Source: Pet Care Report. Copyright 1991, Whittle Communications L.P.
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