How do cats communicate with each other?

Have you ever heard your cat talk? You may have thought it was just your imagination, but cats communicate with each other by making certain sounds.

Especially when feeling threatened or annoyed. Other times, cats will make sounds to comfort themselves when they feel alone or scared. Here are some ways cats communicate with each other and how you can tell what your cat is saying!

What Is Cat Body Language?

Cats have an extensive vocabulary of body language, which they use to tell other cats how they feel and if they are feeling threatened. Cats use their tail, ears, eyes, whiskers, posture and facial expressions to convey their feelings. The position of a cat’s tail is the most important indicator of its mood.

A happy cat will hold its tail high and straight out from the body, while an angry cat will hold its tail low and tense. The position of a cat’s ears provides another clue to its mood. Wide open ears usually mean the cat is relax or neutral, while ears that are fold back mean the cat is tense or defensive. Be sure not to try petting a scare or angry cat because this could cause it to lash out in fear or anger!

Tail Position

Cats use tail positions and body language to tell the world how they feel. The tail often gives away a cat’s moods, emotions and intentions.

When a cat’s tail is straight up, this signals that the cat feels dominant or aggressive, while a limp tail reveals an unhappy or frightened cat. Cats will flick their tails when angry or frustrate, indicating that they are annoye by something in their environment.

Head Tilt

A cat’s head tilt can mean many different things. It could be a sign of submission, an invitation for attention, or it could indicate that they feel unwell. You may notice your cat tilting their head when looking at you or another pet; this is known as head bunting and indicates that they want to play.

The most common interpretation of a head tilt is that the cat asks for food or more attention or goes out into the garden. They will also often have their ears back in this situation which means they are not happy about being ignore and may try to repeat the action until they get what they want.

Ear Posture

Cats use their ears to communicate their mood. If your cat is looking towards the back of its head, they feel threatened or uncomfortable. Ears forward mean they are feeling curious and friendly. The ear position can tell where your cat’s attention is focused and in its state. Cats usually hold their ears straight up if they hear a noise that startles them.

Ears Forward

Forward-facing ears can signify interest, excitement, or curiosity. If a cat’s ears are pointed forward and looking directly at something, it’s interested in what’s going on.

This is particularly true of kittens who haven’t been socialized to humans. In this case, the cat will be completely focused on what the person or animal is doing in front of them instead of paying attention to their surroundings.

Forward-facing ears can also signify fear or aggression. Cats will often hold their ears forward when feeling threatened by someone or something. This is especially true for animals already somewhat afraid of people, such as cats, who have only lived outside before entering a shelter environment.