Have you ever glanced at your cat and wondered what’s really going on in that mysterious mind? The secret might just be ...

A low or tucked tail may signal that the cat is feeling uneasy and anxious. More: Cats use nearly 300 unique facial expressions to communicate, new study shows The way a cat flicks its tail may ...

Feline behavior experts agree that cats use their tails as part of a broader system of body language to communicate a wide range of emotions.Cats rely on their eyes, ears, body and tail to express ...

[The tail-up signal] is specific to domestic cats and to lions,” says Sarah Brown, a cat behavior specialist and author of The Hidden Language of Cats. “I think that’s just amazing.” ...

A low tail flicking quickly back and forth signals unhappiness and may indicate the cat is prepared to defend itself. If you notice this behavior, give your pet some space and let your cat hide if ...

A cat can have a lower tail and be somewhat relaxed, but in general, the lower the tail, the less confident a cat is feeling about things at that moment. Tail motion is also revealing.

This cat’s exceptional genes and world-class care made this record-breaking feat paw-sible. A silver Maine Coone named Altair has broken the record for longest tail on a living domestic cat, the ...

3. Lashing its tail While dogs wag their tails when they are excited, a cat lashing its tail from side to side could mean it is overwhelmed, overstimulated or frustrated.

This signals that your cat is stressed out or feeling threatened, Koski says. Why is my cat crying? Cats may cry out – called a “yowl” – to show you they’re scared or distressed.