However, if your cat is curled up into a ball as it sleeps, and the tail is tucked somewhere around the nose, this is just another sign of how comfy and content your cat is feeling! If the rest of your cat’s body language indicates nervousness, this could be a sign of uneasiness, as the cat is trying to make itself a smaller target and avoid being noticed. Some other tail movements can include curling the tail around the cat’s body. If you notice your cat displaying any of the body language listed here, it’s usually a pretty good sign that you should get your cat out of the situation as soon as possible. As in dogs and most other animals with tails, this is a clear way of indicating to a threat that the cat is submissive, or doesn’t want to fight. An angry cat, on the other hand, will often arch its back, lay its ears flat against its head, and let the hair along the spine raise along with the tail.įinally, an extremely frightened cat will usually tuck its tail between its legs. A cat that’s annoyed or irritated may narrow its eyes or adopt a slightly angry expression. Just like the happy tail wagging, these tail positions will often be accompanied by other, equally obvious signs of displeasure. By puffing out the hair like this, they can make their tails seem larger, and present a larger threat to another cat or some other predator. Cats that are gearing up for a fight or flight reaction will raise their tails and puff out all the hair.
Either way, the main takeaway in both poses is that an uncomfortable cat will keep its tail low.Ī frightened or aggressive cat, on the other hand, may try to make its tail–and, by extension, the rest of its body–appear larger. Look out also for a tail that’s arched right at the base before curling under towards the legs. Some cats veer away from the straight and stiff pose. If you notice your cat holding their tail this way in a specific situation, try and figure out what about the situation is making them uncomfortable. A displeased cat will often hold its tail straight and low, motionless except for quick, sharp movements. This is another situation where the tail position is a pretty big key. If this is the case, it’s important to be able to pick up on your cat’s mood before it’s forced to lash out in some other way. Sometimes what looks like a happy tail quiver can actually be a sign of irritation or discomfort. Irritation or AggressionĪs mentioned above, a lot of a cat’s behavior can vary between different circumstances, and tail wagging is no exception. You know your cat’s moods better than anyone else, so take the time to get used to how they react to various situations. What may look like a happy, excited cat can easily be misread as a tense or irritated cat, and a lot of it comes down to the context and situation. The importance of context in trying to guess your cat’s mood cannot be overstated. If they’re excited, they may be moving around more than usual, or they may be rubbing up against you, making sure that you notice how happy they are. If they’re content, they will most likely be purring or letting their eyes close part of the way. Obviously, there are usually some other indicators if your cat is happy or excited by something. If the movements are quick, small, and controlled, it serves as a sign that your cat is pleased or excited about something or someone in the room. If your cat’s tail is straight up, but they’re giving large, “derisive” waves, it can be a show of disdain. No matter the tail position, however, the size of the movement can still be a pretty big indicator. Cat trainers and psychologists agree that a cat with its tail in this position is happy, content animal. If your cat’s tail is sticking straight up and quivering from side to side, that usually means that they’re pretty happy to see you. The biggest indication that a wagging tail means excitement lies in the position of the tail itself. Just like dogs, cats can wag their tails to show that they’re happy or excited or just pleased to see you! A cat’s tail is obviously built differently than a dog’s, so the motion isn’t quite the same, but the emotion conveyed can often be very close to the same thing.
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