In the video above, a sweet little kitten named Chamomile is playing with a fluffy cat named Zuko. She actually fell asleep in this position after she was tired from playing with that fluffy tail!
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And speaking of fluffy tails, did you know that cats communicate with their tails? You can learn what they’re trying to tell you with their tails, too!
What Your Cat Says With Their Tail
(Picture Credit: wulingyun/Getty Images)Here are a few things cats do with their tails to express themselves, and some translations so you know what they mean!
- An upright tail that flips forward over the cat’s back is in a neutral, welcoming position. The cat is happy to see you. This posture can also signal indecision. The cat hasn’t decided what their next move will be.
- If the cat’s tail quivers and they dance on their back feet, they’re giving you an ecstatically happy greeting. Cats use this same posture when they want to mark a place by urine spraying it.
- Twitching the tail tip while holding it low and straight is often associated with hunting behavior. The crouch and moving tail tip indicate an intense focus on prey.
- An upright, “bottle brush” tail indicates the cat feels threatened and is being defensively aggressive. The hair on their spine also stands up.
- Sometimes cats will twine their tail around a person’s legs in a bid for attention or food. It’s also a marking technique to say, “This person is mine.”
Does your cat love to play with other kitties’ tails like the kitten in the video? What other adorable ways do you love to see cats play? Let us know in the comments below!
