Feline language is not limited to the loud “meow” and the soothing “mur-rr”. There are still body signs and labels. Of course, we won’t be able to understand the intricacies of the tags, but the rest of the options are just what we can do. This article will tell you how to learn to understand feline language.
You probably noticed that cats are talking to each other. And how eloquently they beg for tasty pieces from the owner, how confidently they show their disposition or discontent, how arrogantly they sometimes welcome guests they have not asked and how clearly they make it clear: “Better not touch me!” Feline language is very rich, and very simple to understand.
Purring, for example, speaks of excellent mood and complete satisfaction. A pacifying quiet rumbling can be heard when the cat feeds its offspring or communicates with the owner. But there is a different purr - sad, disturbing. People, too, can sometimes laugh when it’s really not fun. So cats can purr even in a state of anxiety, illness or dying ... If you love your beauty, be sure to catch the difference.
Each cat, like a person, has its own voice. In addition, these animals manage to pronounce consonants very well: F, G, H, X, P, M, B. The cat can pronounce its unchanging “meow” in different ways. And it can sound like a courteous “Good morning” or rather rude, rather, “three-story” “Get out of here !!!”
The cat makes low sounds with aggression and fear, and high transmits pleasant emotions. Perhaps that is why the animal more perceives the female voice and voiced names.
Feline language is characterized by the widest vocal range, starting with hoarse bass and ending with an indescribable subtlest screech. What are wedding cat roulades alone at night! It's funny, but some classics were sometimes inspired by just cat-like singing.
A person may well decipher even long phrases uttered by this animal. Interestingly, different representatives can transmit the same message in their own way, because feline language consists not only of sounds. This is also a facial expression, body movements, tail. You just need to learn to listen and observe.
The main cat language dictionary can be represented as follows:
- the pupils dilated - most likely the animal is scared, narrowed - a sign of aggression;
- eyes half closed - a state of relaxation, wide open - warning (it is better to move away);
- slow blinking - calm, location;
- carefully looks into your eyes - interest, if at the same time ears are sent ahead - the desire to communicate;
- tail up - confidence and calm, twitching - discontent;
- heavy or frequent breathing - pain, fear, overheating;
- a wave running along the back - irritation, nervous tension;
- straight tail, "looking" back - aggression;
- wool on end - fear, fear, desire to "increase", scare;
- sharp tail swings - warning of a possible attack;
- back arc - bullying (offensive pose);
- a relaxed tail with a calm behavior - satisfaction;
- ears are turned back and strongly pressed - readiness for a fight (actually a declaration of war);
- tummy show - full confidence and relaxation;
- rubs his mustache and face - at the same time the location and declaration of rights to the owner, as property;
- steps over paws - sincerely expresses love.
Cats, unlike humans, are open, non-hypocritical and straight creatures - they never hold stones in their bosoms, but they directly communicate their intentions. Watch your beauty, be sincere with her, and she will show you all the features of her "language" ...