What Your Cat’s Tail Position is Trying to Tell You: a Visual Guide
Your cat's tail position decoded! These visuals illustrate what different cat tail positions mean
Looking for insight into how your cat is feeling? Look no further than the tail. Your cat’s tail is a great barometer of your cat’s mood and how they are feeling about a particular situation or person. Read on for visuals illustrating what various cat tail positions mean!
 What a Whipping Cat Tail Means
Whipping cat tail:
A cat tail that is whipping from side to side indicates fear, aggression & frustration. Stay away!
What a Cat Tail Held Low Means
Low Cat Tail:
A low hanging cat tail means: Look out! Aggression, serious mood.
What a Puffed Up Cat Tail Means
Puffed Up Cat Tail:
A puffy cat tail means your cat is very agitated or frightened.
What a Swishing Cat Tail Means
Swishing Cat Tail:
When a cat’s tail is swishing, it means they are focused, about to pounce.
What a Tucked Cat Tail Means
Tucked Away Cat Tail:
When a cat tucks their tail, it indicates fear, submission, nervousness.
What a Wrapped Cat Tail Means
Wrapped Cat Tail:
When your cat wraps their tail around someone it shows friendship!
What a Cat Tail Held High Means
High Cat Tail:
When your cat holds their tail high, it means they are confident, happy, and content.
What a Curved Cat Tail Means
Curved Cat Tail:
When you cat’s tail is curved like a question mark, it shows they are feeling playful, andfriendly. Take a break to play with your cat!
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