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  1. How to Read Your Cat's Tail Language and Meaning | PetMD

    Nov 27, 2023 · Why do cats wag their tails? What does a swishing tail or a tail in a question mark mean? Find out the meaning behind your cat’s tail language.

  2. How To Read a Cat’s Body Language - PetMD

    May 8, 2023 · If a cat blinks slowly at you, it means they trust and love you. You can blink slowly back to show them that you love them too! Ears: Happy cats’ ears are upright and facing forward. Tail: A tail …

  3. Why Do Cats Have Tails? - PetMD

    May 5, 2025 · Why do cats have tails? Learn how a tail helps cats communicate and balance here.

  4. How Do Cats Communicate With Each Other? - PetMD

    Yes, cats primarily communicate silently through body language, scent marking, and visual cues. They use their tail, facial expressions, and pheromones to express themselves, often relying on these non …

  5. How To Read Your Dog's Body Language | PetMD

    Aug 6, 2024 · Everything from your dog’s ears and the expression on their face to the placement of their feet and tail works together to help communicate your dog’s emotional state. Here are some dog …

  6. Does My Cat Love Me? | PetMD

    Jun 14, 2024 · Sometimes, cats will even rattle their tail while walking when they are very happy to see you. But watch closely if your cat is shaking and rattling their tail in front of a vertical surface, …

  7. Cat Aggression: Fighting, Biting, and Attacking - PetMD

    Apr 26, 2023 · When cats tuck their tail under their body, they are feeling afraid or submissive. Angry cats typically have a puffed-up “bottle-brush” tail, and when annoyed, the tail may swish back and forth.

  8. Can Cats Smile? - PetMD

    Mar 3, 2025 · Paying attention to a cat’s body language and behavior can help preserve the bond with family members. For example, if your cat shows signs of agitation, give them space—they may be …

  9. The Ultimate Guide to Cat Anxiety - PetMD

    Aug 13, 2020 · Both of these methods require specific timing and the ability to read your cat’s body language and decode your cat’s tail movements to notice the earliest signs of fear and stress.

  10. Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? 6 Reasons Cats Stare and What To Do

    Apr 5, 2024 · When a cat gives a hard, unblinking stare paired with stiff body language and piloerection along the back and tail, he is telling the other party that if they do not back off, there will be a …