Understanding What Your Pet Cat Is Telling You

Cats have always been very good at communicating with humans. If you take time to understand what exactly a cat wants you can build a long lasting relationship with your cat.

A cat has numerous ways of getting the message across to us. If, for instance, you see your cat hunched up on her back legs and hissing madly, you will know that she is wary or afraid of something. In the same way, if she is stood proud and waving her tail about slowly from side to side, then this is an indication that all is probably well.

You can tell a lot about a cat by the way it reacts. You can also tell a lot about a cat by it's eyes. If a cat is content and happy then its eyes will be half shut or it will slowly blink. On the other hand if a cats eyes are wide open then it is probably a sign that it is angry or in fear.

We have all heard the cat "meowing" or purring contently, but were you aware that these are not the only sounds that a cat makes? Apparently there are about nineteen different types of "meow" that a cat can make.

Purring from cats is not only because they are content. If you listen closely, you will probably hear them purring if they have to be treated at the vet's or if a stranger tries to stroke them or pick them up.

The cat uses different vocal techniques when it is greeting you, or when it is asking to be fed; or even when it wants some attention.

There are the intense vocal sounds that a cat makes with its mouth wide open. These are normally a sign of fear, anger or pain. Some cats seem to talk more than others. If you listen to your cat and compare them to other cats you may see a difference.

It is always better to spend more time with your cat; this is the only way to really find out what she is trying to tell you. The more that you get used to her ways, the easier it will be to actually understand her. This is the only way that we can really communicate with our cats.