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Five ways to make friends with your cat.
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Everyone knows that cats are the most illogical and unpredictable pets.
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Can you work out what's going through that furry little head?
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However, cats have their language.
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And if you learn it, there's a chance you'll understand them much better.
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We've put together all the possible cat behaviors to help you find a common language with your pet.
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Well, if it allows you to.
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Also, we've prepared three essential tips that will help you communicate with cats better.
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One - the tail is raised.
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A raised upward and curled tail means your cat is happy with its life.
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Congrats. You are already best friends with your cat. How did you manage to do it, by the way?
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Do you know any secrets on how to please cats?
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Let us know in the comments below, so that others can learn your tricks, too.
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Occasional twitches.
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Occasional twitches means your cat is excited or worried about something.
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Also, vets say when a cat nervously jerks its tail or keeps knocking its tail on the floor,
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it means your pet is in pain or stressed. Maybe it's time to take your cat to a vet.
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The fur juts out.
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When the fur on the cat's tail juts out in different directions,
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it means your fluffy friend is very excited, or feels threatened.
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The aim of fluffing the tail is to create an illusion that the cat is larger than it is.
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That way, your cat is showing its enemy that it's really big and scary to deal with.
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The tail vibrates.
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The cat vibrates its tail slightly when it's agitated and glad to see you.
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It also means that your cat is excited waiting for something, for instance, for a treat.
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The tail sticks straight up.
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If your cat sticks its tail straight up and bends its back to form an "N", you need to pay special attention to this.
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It's a sign of extreme aggression, and it occurs during self-defense.
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If nothing dangerous happens around, try to calm your cat down by petting it.
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The tail is inclined at a low angle.
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The straight, but inclined tail is a sign of slight aggression or fright.
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Also, when a cat doesn't know if there is a friend or enemy around, it keeps the tail at an angle of 45 degrees.
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The tail is lowered.
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The cat lowers its tail toward the ground when it's frightened or feels guilty.
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Most often, cats tuck their tails between their paws when they're afraid of something or someone.
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Also, it's a sign of insecurity and submission.
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Have a look around the house. Your cat has probably done something naughty,
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and lowers its tail knowing that you're going to punish it.
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The tail is wagging from side to side.
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If your cat wags his tail sharply from side to side, it means it is angry.
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It's best to leave your pet alone.
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However, it might also mean that you cat wants to play with you.
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Why do cats wag their tails while sitting next to their owners and feeling completely satisfied?
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It's simple. The cat checks if there's an enemy behind its back.
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Two - the eyes. Dilated pupils.
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Dilated pupils indicates strong feelings: playfulness,
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agitation, fright, or aggression.
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In case a house is new for your cat,
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it dilates its pupils as a sign that it's not used to the new place yet.
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Your cat needs time to examine the situation and people around.
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A direct look. When a cat looks directly in your eyes, it means it trusts you.
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Your pet is comfortable being around you.
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A slow blink. A slow blink indicates that your cat is calm.
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Your pet feels comfortable and safe.
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Sometimes, it might even purr while blinking slowly.
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Three - interactions with people.
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Rubbing against you.
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If a cat rubs against you, it is marking you as its territory and property.
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Poking.
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Poking with a wet nose is an expression of attachment.
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It indicates your cat feels comfortable and safe being around you.
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Rubbing his head or tail.
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When the cat rubs its head, side, or tail against you, it is just saying hello.
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Butting slightly. Butting you slightly with its head is a sign of friendliness. Your pet is in love with you.
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Shifting from one paw to another.
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Cats often move from one paw to another when they are happy or want to play.
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Licking you.
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If a cat licks you, it's a definite sign that it trusts you and considers you part of its family.
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Eating your hair. When your cat bites your hair, it's simply trying to clean you.
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It is another strong sign of love and trust.
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Biting you. When a cat bites you, take it as a sign that your pet wants to be left alone.
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Yep. Cats also need to have some private time, as well as us humans.
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On the other hand, light biting means your cat is just playing with you.
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Four - other gestures.
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If a cat raises its nose up and throws its head,
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it's saying, "I see you." Cats often make this gesture to people walking past the window.
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Have you ever noticed it?
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A cat might press its ears against its head if it feels scared, worried, or wants to play.
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They also do this when they are sniffing something that's interested them.
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When a cat sticks its tongue out slightly and licks itself, it's worried or anxious.
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Five - cat language.
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Cats generally greet people or announce their presence with a short sound.
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Lengthy meowing indicates that your cat is very glad to see you.
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This occurs if you're away from home for a long time.
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A medium-length meow might be a request for water or food.
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A long sound (a mix of purring and meowing) is a more insistent request or demand.
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A low meow is a complaint or indication of dissatisfaction.
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Also, it might mean your cat is ready to fight.
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A loud sound often indicates an urgent demand (for instance, your cat needs more food).
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A purring or vibrating sound indicates a desire for closer contact or attention.
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Cats purr for various reasons, but most often they do it when they are happy.
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Now, here are the three important tips to communicate with your cat better.
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How to make your cat trust you ?
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Lowering your cat to the ground, make sure its paws have reached the floor.
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Your cat will trust you and know that it won't tumble if you let it go.
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How to stroke your cat?
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If you sit on the floor with your legs crossed and look at your cat,
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it will interpret this as a friendly gesture and come up to you and let you stroke it.
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Also, to ask for permission to stroke your cat, stretch your hand out in its direction.
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Your middle finger should be a little lower than the others.
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The cat will start rubbing its nose or face against your hand.
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How to make your cat appear ?
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A cat may go and hide and only appear when it's alone or hears a calm voice.
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Now you know how to find a common language with any cat.
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By the way, are you a cat person or a dog person?
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