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 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.

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 ...

If you suspect this, take your cat to the vet, who can take a look and let you know if the anal glands are the reason your cat is playing with their tail. 5. Feline hyperesthesia syndrome ...

Decode your cat’s mood and the meaning behind their tail positions and movements. Cats express a lot about how they're feeling by the way they carry their tails. Cats use their tails as an ...

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 ...

Cats also show these signals to humans. A tail held in the upright flagpole position shows a friendly intention (the feline equivalent of a wave), indicating familiarity, trust, and affection .

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.