How to Read Your Cat’s Body Language: An Illustrated Guide
A visual guide to feline body language
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Featured Photo Mary Swift/AdobeStock, Illustrations by Monika MeInychuk
Need help reading your cat’s body language? If you’ve ever wondered why your cat “randomly” bites or goes from relaxed to spaz mode in what seems like an instant, chances are you’re missing—or misreading—your cat’s body language cues. They’re not so subtle if you’re paying attention and know how to “read” cat! Continue on to decipher the meaning behind your cat’s body language with this visual guide!
An Illustrated Guide to Cat Body Language:
#1 Relaxed Cat Body Language
#2 Tense, Anxious Cat Body Language
#3 Loving, Trusting Cat Body Language
#4 Happy Cat Body Language
#5 Playful Cat Body Language
Is your cat making that “S” shaped tail at you and wiggling around playfully? Might be time to break out the toys, this cat is in a good mood and wants to run around.
#6 Fearful Cat Body Language
#7 Agitated, Over-Stimulated Cat Body Language
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