I really liked this email I got from Farmers Alamanac today and since many of you are fellow cats lovers, I thought I’d pass some of this advice on to you!
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If my ears are
hard forward, I’m alert, interested, ready to move (maybe even jump, pounce or
run).
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If my ears are
forward but relaxed, I am also relaxed, aware of my surroundings but not
alarmed.
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When my ears are
slightly down and to the side, I am very relaxed and happy. I may be even
purring.
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Beware if my
ears are back but not flat, I am agitated, threatened, may jump or run away.
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Uh oh!
Caution … if my ears are flat back on my head, I am very angry, threatened, and/or
frightened.
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If my tail is
high, relaxed, and waving means I’m relaxed, happy, and confident.
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If my tail is
trailing behind my body but not held low, I’m relaxed but alert.
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My tail will
be held low if I’m being cautious. I may be looking for a safe place,
especially if my body is also held low to the ground.
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Tail bristled
(danger, danger, danger, Will Robinson!), I’m not in a good mood and am fearful
or aggressive.
Body
· If I look like a
little meat loaf (with my body relaxed, soft, feet tucked under or kneading), I
am in “pet-topia” (I am very relaxed).
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When I roll
on my back, I feel very relaxed and
trusting. I only do this when I am absolutely confident of safety. I may also
be asking you to play or rub my stomach.
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If my back is
arched, I’m on my toes, standing sideways---I am fearful and may fight, but
will probably run.
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However, if
my back is arched, and I’m standing face-on---I’m feeling aggressive and will
almost certainly fight.
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If my whiskers
are hard forward, I am alert, interested, perhaps see a threat, prey, or food.
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When my whiskers
are back, I am calm, relaxed.
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When I’m
bristling my whiskers, I’m feeling afraid or aggressive!
Tune in tomorrow for a few more “cat-speak”
tips!