What affects us affects cats
This is an uncommon and subtle form of feline body language I believe. I’d expect many cat caregivers to never see it but it is a very noticeable part of my cat’s set of body language behaviours. What is rather strange about it is that it looks uncomfortable. It can’t be that uncomfortable but …
Short note. Sometimes, for example, you want to know whether your cat has an appetite to eat the meal that you want to give them. It can be difficult to get a clear answer from them and so you putdown nice food which they barely eat. Bearing in mind that cat food is expensive …
This is a fairly simplified infographic and a quick 60 second read to highlight an aspect of feline behaviour which might help a caregiver to better read their cat’s mood. There are other issues which I’ve not mentioned in the infographic namely that when a cat is blind their iris does not respond to …
Essentially, domestic cats use their tail as a means of communication and its position conveys their emotions and intentions. A domestic cat holds their tail vertically – called the “tail-up” position – when greeting a friendly cat. They’ll do the same when greeting their owner. It’s a sign of relaxed confidence in the encounter. …
I’ve been thinking about the fact that people relate to their domestic cat companion as a child and as a member of the family but accept the fact that they can’t communicate with their cat as they would a child. If only we could communicate with language to our cats, how much better the …
The body language of a cat’s eyes and ears are worth a quick discussion and I am reliant on personal experience and that of the vet Dr Bruce Fogle in his book Complete Cat Care. Eyes As is typical of other animals, dilated pupils indicate excitement or enervation because the cat is fearful or …
Before answering the question, we have to define the word ‘deceive’. Definition: to deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain. I have never seen any cat behaviourists try to work out if domestic cats try to deceive each other. The activity of deception as carried out by …
Lion and tigers, the two biggest cats have the ability to regard humans as dominant if humans stare into their eyes when under attack by either. If a human stares like this is signals dominance and the cat is taken in by it as it seems they have the ability to perceive us as …
