To cultivate good living habits in cats, owners usually train young kittens to use a fixed place for convenience or to perform actions like standing or sitting. These trainings teach cats many habitudes later on. When you give a command, cats quickly understand what you mean and promptly follow your instructions. But besides these trained actions, how much do owners understand their cats’ body language? Cats at home also show small gestures, for example, holding their tails upright or raising their rear highs. Do owners know what their cats want to express? Below is a simple analysis of some common cat body languages, hoping to provide help for cat lovers.

　　1. When a cat lies lazily with eyes narrowed into a line, gently wiping its face and ears with its paws, and the whole body stretched out, it indicates the cat’s mood is calm, relaxed, and peaceful.

　　2. When a cat stands with its tail straight up and the tip of the tail flicking, eyes dilated, and the head tilted upward for a long time, it means the cat is greeting you happily. You can go and hug it.

　　3. When a cat wants to be affectionate, it will circle around you continuously, rubbing its body and head against you.

　　4. After a cat is full and satisfied, it will wipe its mouth with its paws, lick its paws, then flick its tail.

　　5. When a cat is frightened or angry, it lowers its body, opens its mouth wide showing teeth and claws, looking ready to attack.

　　6. When a cat is scolded by its owner or defeated by other cats, it droops its ears and curls its body into a ball, indicating it has surrendered.

　　7. When a cat likes to exercise, it shows good spirit and mood. Owners can play with the cat or take it outdoors for walks, which deepens the bond between pet and owner.

　　8. When a cat likes to circle your feet or lick you with its tongue upon seeing you, it shows friendliness and treats you as a companion.

　　9. When a cat senses danger and wants to warn, it stays silent, with sharp eyes and ears flattened low.

　　10. When the warning is not enough to remove danger, the cat warns further: whiskers raise, ears lower than before, eyes firm and sharper, looking ready to attack.

　　11. When a cat encounters something confusing, it looks puzzled and burdened: ears drooped forward, pupils dilated, eyes vacant, whiskers hung down, appearing melancholic.

　　Cat body language is far more than what is outlined here. If you are a keen observer of cats, you will discover much more. Of course, every cat’s temperament and body language meanings differ. If owners want to understand their cats better, they need to observe their cats’ behaviors and habits more carefully every day. (Source：PetsZone)