Mary Allen
Cats use their body language to show when their mood is about to change. Here you can read which 7 body language signals you need to pay attention to in your cat in order to recognize this.
Many cat owners know it: one minute the cat is still calm and relaxed, the next it suddenly attacks the human’s hand with its claws, hisses or walks away annoyed. For humans, such attacks and mood swings in cats often come out of nowhere. But in fact, cats use their body language to announce that their mood is about to change – these subtle signals are often overlooked by humans. You should therefore pay attention to these 7 signals of cat language!
Tight Whiskers
A sign of insecurity and fear in cats is backward, tightly laid whiskers. In this way, the cat tries to appear less threatening to possible attackers and thus get away scot-free.
Long Stare
If you see your cat staring at you for a long period of time, then you should not approach him for a while. She’s wary of you, keeping an eye on you. Even if you don’t know what you’ve eaten, in this situation it’s better to wait until your cat comes back to you on its own.
Tip: Don’t stare at your cat as well, this can be taken as a threat from the cat’s point of view. Instead, blink at your cat. This is how you show her that you have a peaceful intention.
Flattened Cat Ears
The cat’s ears say a lot about the cat’s mood. Flattened ears are a clear sign of discord. Stroke your cat and she flattens her ears, this shows you that her mood is about to change and she may not want to be stroked anymore. Then leave your cat alone.
With (half) flattened ears, the cat shows that it is uncomfortable. If the cat turns its ears in different directions, it perceives different sounds and is irritated. You can gently try to change the mood to something positive and make your cat feel good. Maybe with a treat or your favorite toy.
The Cat Twitches Its Tail
If you watch your cat flick its tail back and forth, then leave it alone for now. The cat is tense and ponders how to resolve the conflict. If you ignore this signal, the cat may hiss or scratch you the next moment. Even a slight twitch of the tip of the tail is a signal that the cat’s mood is about to change. In this case, stop stroking and give your cat some rest.
The Cold Shoulder
You call your cat, who sees you too, but doesn’t react? Cats ignore their humans in a way no other pet can. If your cat pretends to be nothing, she’s offended. The mood can swing in any direction. So be careful and leave the cat alone.
The Cat is Hiding
Does your cat bury its face in its own arms and cover its eyes? Then it is not in the mood for games. The cat shows very clearly that it wants to be left alone. Maybe she’s just tired. But even then you should refrain from declarations of love at this moment. For cats, sleep is more than just resting. Your body needs sleep to stay in balance. It is essential for the health of our velvet paws. Therefore, please never disturb your cat while it is resting.
Cat’s Phonetic Language
The cat won’t stop meowing and is getting louder and louder? You can take this as a complaint addressed to you. Your pet is trying to use noise to alert you that it needs more attention