4 Interesting Cat Talks
Do you also believe in those senseless prattlers babbling about animals being apathetic? Coherently speaking, animals (especially pets) can communicate their needs and feelings. It’s just up to us to learn how to listen to what they are saying.
Regarding cats, Angela Hughes, DVM, PhD, Global Scientific Advocacy Relations Senior Manager and Veterinary Geneticist at Mars Petcare, says, “Learning how to tell what your cat is saying is a great way to strengthen your bond.”
Cats are amazing creatures! In this article, you will learn some astonishing facts about cats. At the same time, if you have a pet cat, you’ll surely find ways of building an alluring bond with it only through “Cat Talks.”
1. Ears
This is one way through which cats commonly portray their cat language. Erect and forward-facing ears usually indicate a relaxed or alert cat. Flattened ears are most commonly associated with fear, while rotated ears often signal frustration. Both of these can result in aggression if the antagonist does not retreat.
2. Eyes
Looking at the pupils in conjunction with other parts of the body helps decipher what the cat is feeling and predicts cat language. Dilated pupils (under normal light conditions) are usually a sign of increased arousal, which could be related to a range of feelings including excitement, fear, anxiety, and frustration.
To avoid conflict, cats will initially avoid looking at each other directly. However, if they do come into conflict, staring can be common. Therefore, looking directly at a cat may be interpreted by the cat as threatening.
Broken eye contact with a slow blink rate (i.e. can visibly see blinks) and winking, sometimes with half-closed eyes, is seen in non-threatening situations. This may indicate contentment in the cat. Emotional support for cats is also an essential requirement that can be noticed by owners through these talking eyes.
3. Whiskers
This is another clear and important way to listen to a cat’s body language. When a cat is in a high state of emotional arousal, its whiskers spread out and point forward, whereas when a cat is relaxed, the whiskers are less spread out and point directly outwards from the face. A frightened or nervous cat may flatten its whiskers back against the side of its face displaying nervousness on its cat face.
4. Mouth
Lastly, the cat’s mouth also plays a major role in the owner’s conversation and has emotional support the cat interfaces with it. A cat may “purr” to express their contentment and pleasure, “meow” when greeting someone or asking for something like food or attention, and trill (which is like a high-pitched purr) to show that they are friendly.
A frightened cat’s facial expressions may include lip-licking and exaggerated or visible swallowing.
Conclusion
Cat owners know how one session of petting or playing with their cat can turn a bad day into a good one. Pets like cats make us love them naturally and, we gradually start understanding their language without taking any classes. I’m free from doubt that after going through these 4 Cat Talks, you will find an enticement and a chit-chat partner for yourself in your kitty cat!
