Many cat parents often complain that their cats are too proud to pay attention, only reacting to food. In fact, cats usually communicate with you through body language, have you noticed it?

　　Sometimes cats will hold their tails up. This is not only a sign that kittens want their mother to lick their bottoms, but also a way of acting spoiled. When cats are in a good mood, their eyes will be half-closed, ears slightly tilted and relaxed, tails gently swaying, paws softly kneading up and down, and they do not intensely stare at anything. They might make purring sounds.

　　When trusted people hold them on their laps, a slow tail swing shows they are completely relaxed and carefree; when cats spend a long time grooming themselves, it also indicates the same meaning. If a cat rolls on the ground or lies down, exposing its most vulnerable belly, it shows trust in the people around, just don’t casually touch its stomach.

　　If something attracts a cat’s attention, its ears will stand up to receive signals, eyes wide open, focusing intently on a possible threat or prey, then stopping to assess the opponent while remaining alert. If defeated by an opponent, the cat’s tail curls up, ears or whiskers droop, and the body curls up into a small ball.

　　When extremely frightened or angry, a cat’s tail swings rapidly side to side, ears flatten, tongue arches, pupils dilate, the mouth opens showing sharp teeth, whiskers point forward, and it emits fierce hissing sounds to intimidate enemies. If it wants to flee, it will still bluff by arching its back, raising its fur and tail, making its body appear bigger to scare off the opponent.

　　When a cat’s tail lightly flicks, as if confused, it means it is thinking and may soon evolve into the above states. If the cat feels nervous, it will lower its tail and relax its fur. Cats also have sadness, but unlike humans they don’t cry tears; instead, they express sorrow by meowing in different ways, not just one type of call. If a cat tears up, it’s usually because its eyes hurt or it has an eye disease.