Instructions
UNDERSTAND WHEN A CAT IS EXPRESSING AFFECTION
Another form of feline behavior a cat may use to express affection that most people do not appreciate is when a cat brings you a dead frog or mouse. This type of cat behavior, which typically seems gross to a human, is something a cat takes pride in as they look at you with bright eyes, their ears in an upright and attentive position, and their whiskers in a slightly forward and down position, as they wait to see how you respond to the gift that they have lovingly presented to you.
RECOGNIZE WHEN A CAT IS UNCOMFORTABLE, DEFENSIVE or SCARED
If they are hungry and want fed, a cat communication to watch for may be that they continuously meow at you in their efforts to get your attention and direct you toward feeding them, or toward anything else they may want.
WATCH FOR A CATS STALKING &HUNTING SKILLS IN ACTION
KNOW WHEN A CAT IS SHOWING AGGRESSION
This cat behavior is a warning to the one they are directed at, to back off or they will attack. They may also highly arch their back as they stand crouched on stiff legs ready to attack as part of their cat communication. If the warnings are not heeded, the aggressive cat will attack with powerful swipes of the paw with extended claws.
The most obvious form of cat language is the cats purr. When you hear a cat purr, this cat communication is for expressing their friendliness, contentment and pleasure in their interactions with you. Cats will also use their cat body language to express their affection and possession of the people around them by rubbing their bodies or faces up against you; stretching up your leg; gently walking up to you with their back softly arched; gently pat at you with their paw; gently nibbling at you; cooing; or even plopping down in front of you, are ways they say hello and request attention from you.
The cat language for fear, being defensive, or in a position that is uncomfortable to them, will be to see the cats' eyes looking strained as they become very wide and as the pupils dilate. Their ears will lower out to the side of their head, their fur will puff out, and the tail will be low and possibly whipping back and forth. They will verbally express themselves with a continuous series of long moans, or hiss or make spit sound. Other cat behavior to notice is that their tail may also fluff up when they have been frightened, or they may highly arch their back as they stand on stiff legs.
You can recognize the cat language for stalking as the cats eyes open wide and directly focus on its prey. Their ears will be up and pointed forward, as if they are tuning into the sounds and movement of their prey. A form of cat communication some cats may make resemble chattering sounds as they watch prey, such as small birds through a window.
Aggressive cat language can be recognized by the narrowing of the eyes as they focus and stare at who ever they wish to intimidate. Other cat behavior you may notice will be to see their ears lower down against the back of its head; their whiskers will be positioned forward and upward; the fur on their shoulder will raise; their tail will be low yet motionless with an occasional twitch, and they will verbally express themselves with a low growl or hiss.
How to Understand Cat Language
A cat will communicate their cat language to humans and other animals through their own kind of cat language. Just as people do, a cat will communicate with cat behavior through cat body language, expressions, movements, and verbal tones. Cat lovers and owners who pay close attention to their cat pets usually become in tune with the needs and wants of each individual cat. While involved with cat care, it is not impossible to relate to cat communication, but here are some helpful tips to help better understand cat language and feline behavior.