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How cats communicate with their tail
If the tail is curved gently downward, then curved up again at the tip: The cat is relaxed and comfortable.
If the the tail is slightly raised and softly curved:The cat is beginning to get interested in something.
If the tail is erect, but tip is tilted over, either forward or back: The cat is very interested and feeling friendly.
If the tail is fully erect and tip is vertical: The cat is offering a friendly, cheerful greeting.
If the tail is erect with whole length or tip quivering gently: The cat is showing affection.
If the tail is still, but the tip is twitching occasionally: The cat is slightly irritated or pensive.
If the tail is still, but tip is twitching intensely: The cat is very annoyed.
If the tail is swishing vigorously from side to side: The cat is angry.
If the tail is straight up and fully bristled: The cat is showing aggression.
If the tail is arched and bristled: The cat may attack if further provoked.
If the tail is lowered and fluffed out: The cat is afraid.
If the tail is raised and fluffed out (the “Big Tail”): The cat is probably happily chasing around.
If the tail is fully lowered, perhaps tucked between hind legs: The cat is showing defeat or submissiveness (toward another cat).
If the tail is held to one side, and the cat is crouched or with rump in air: This female cat is ready to mate.
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