Post by Thistle on Jan 29, 2021 23:39:08 GMT
Purring
- When cats purr its a signal they are happy, right? Actually a purr can mean more than being content or happy. Often a cat will purr during painful moments, while they are ill, and during traumatic moments
Growling/Hissing
- When a cat feels threatened it wil growl or hiss. This serves as a warning to whatever the cat is feeling threatened by
Chirp
- A short, high-pitched sound, used when anticipating something good to happen
Chirrup or Trill
- A cross between a meow and prr, signaling happiness
Spit
- A short popping noise, a cat will do this when startled
Arched Back
- A signal of fear or agression
Flattened Ears
- Cat is feeling threatened and may attack
Lowered Head
- This is a sign of submission Meaning the cat is showing acceptance of a superionr force
Touching Noses
- A friendly gesture used when a cat s greeting another
Face Rubbing
- When a cat rubs his or her face along its owners cheek, hands, or ankles it is a sign of affection. Or it is used to 'mark territory' leaving a scent from a scent gland on there cheek. Could be used with kittypets who are overprotective of their humans
Tail Wagging
- Expresses a state of conflict.
Tail Held High And Twitching
- A sign of exitement
Scared or Surprised Cat
- Cat will puff up its tail, hair along its back may stand up straight. CAt will turn its body sideways to threat, in order to increase apparent size. Cats such as the manx who only have tail stubs will move the stub around as if they have a full tail
Grooming
- To show care and affection. Cat who always grooms others is thought to be the dominant
Kneading
- Used alongside purring to shown contentment and affection. It can also indicate curiosity. A cat may do this when in pain or dying in order to comfort itself
Scent
- Urine, feces, and chemicals in skin glands located around the mouth, tail, and paws are used to comunicate and mark territory
Head-Butting
- A friendly action that often ends up as a whole body rub and tail twining is possible also
E.a.r.s
Content Or Relaxed: Ears facing forwards but slightly tilted back.
One Ear Folded Down: Cat isn't sure how to react to what is going on.
Agressive: Ears pricked forwards, flattened out sideways, and flattened back with pupils delated.
W.h.i.s.k.e.r.s
Relaxed/Neutral: Held slightly to the side.
Interested: Whiskers perk forwards.
Fearful: Pulls whiskers back along cheeks.
Touching noses - “I like you!”
Lick on the cheek - “I really like you.”
Lick on the ear - Comforting.
Lick on forehead - “I love you!” / “Will you be my mate?”
Brushing tail on back or flank - Calming.
Lick under/on belly - “I want kits.”
Touching nose to cheek - “I’m happy for you” / Comforting.
Nuzzle - Comfort / “You’re hilarious!” (The second is for mates)
Touch nose to cheek - “I’m glad you’re here.” (For lovers)
Lick own chest fur - To hide embarrassment.
Lick on the shoulder - Respect.
Lick on the tail - “Will you be my mate?”
Lick on the paw - “You are my friend!”
- When cats purr its a signal they are happy, right? Actually a purr can mean more than being content or happy. Often a cat will purr during painful moments, while they are ill, and during traumatic moments
Growling/Hissing
- When a cat feels threatened it wil growl or hiss. This serves as a warning to whatever the cat is feeling threatened by
Chirp
- A short, high-pitched sound, used when anticipating something good to happen
Chirrup or Trill
- A cross between a meow and prr, signaling happiness
Spit
- A short popping noise, a cat will do this when startled
Arched Back
- A signal of fear or agression
Flattened Ears
- Cat is feeling threatened and may attack
Lowered Head
- This is a sign of submission Meaning the cat is showing acceptance of a superionr force
Touching Noses
- A friendly gesture used when a cat s greeting another
Face Rubbing
- When a cat rubs his or her face along its owners cheek, hands, or ankles it is a sign of affection. Or it is used to 'mark territory' leaving a scent from a scent gland on there cheek. Could be used with kittypets who are overprotective of their humans
Tail Wagging
- Expresses a state of conflict.
Tail Held High And Twitching
- A sign of exitement
Scared or Surprised Cat
- Cat will puff up its tail, hair along its back may stand up straight. CAt will turn its body sideways to threat, in order to increase apparent size. Cats such as the manx who only have tail stubs will move the stub around as if they have a full tail
Grooming
- To show care and affection. Cat who always grooms others is thought to be the dominant
Kneading
- Used alongside purring to shown contentment and affection. It can also indicate curiosity. A cat may do this when in pain or dying in order to comfort itself
Scent
- Urine, feces, and chemicals in skin glands located around the mouth, tail, and paws are used to comunicate and mark territory
Head-Butting
- A friendly action that often ends up as a whole body rub and tail twining is possible also
E.a.r.s
Content Or Relaxed: Ears facing forwards but slightly tilted back.
One Ear Folded Down: Cat isn't sure how to react to what is going on.
Agressive: Ears pricked forwards, flattened out sideways, and flattened back with pupils delated.
W.h.i.s.k.e.r.s
Relaxed/Neutral: Held slightly to the side.
Interested: Whiskers perk forwards.
Fearful: Pulls whiskers back along cheeks.
Touching noses - “I like you!”
Lick on the cheek - “I really like you.”
Lick on the ear - Comforting.
Lick on forehead - “I love you!” / “Will you be my mate?”
Brushing tail on back or flank - Calming.
Lick under/on belly - “I want kits.”
Touching nose to cheek - “I’m happy for you” / Comforting.
Nuzzle - Comfort / “You’re hilarious!” (The second is for mates)
Touch nose to cheek - “I’m glad you’re here.” (For lovers)
Lick own chest fur - To hide embarrassment.
Lick on the shoulder - Respect.
Lick on the tail - “Will you be my mate?”
Lick on the paw - “You are my friend!”