A default could talk, cats and communicate with other dogs his master with its own language. Facial expressions, vocalizations, gestures particular: it is not always easy to understand what the cat wants to tell us. Here are 9 decrypted feline behaviors that will help you understand your cat, and thus meet its needs.
1. He purrs Purring is probably the most famous feature of the cat. Associated with pleasure, purring is a sign of well-being, relaxation, relaxation. If the cat purrs while he is cuddled, is that he is happy to take advantage of this moment of tenderness.Good to know: Sometimes, purring cat is a sign of pain. When a cat gives birth, for example, it can purr.
2. He meowsThe kitten meowing 16 different ways, and the adult cat has 9! We can divide these into two groups meowing: meows "positive" and "negative" meows:
- Positive meowing: Cat vocalist loop with very little silence between two mews. This means that the situation is rather exciting.- Negative meowing The cat meows produced short spaced long silences. In this case, the situation is rather agonizing, and the cat meows to call for help.
3. He rubs against your legs When your cat rubs against you is the way you assimilate to its territory. This is actually a sign marking symbol of affection he bears you. "This is where he lays territorial pheromones on us. But it also recovers pheromones that we earn the feet," says Marie- Hélène Bonnet, cat behaviorist.
4. He yawns The cat yawns is not a cat who is bored or stressed. Instead, yawning cat is a sign of relaxation.
5. He gets on the back
If your cat goes on the back and shows you her belly is that it has confidence in you and calls for caresses.However, a cat down on her back as a cat is exposed in a state of fear. Cats who have been abused may for example take this attitude.
6. He wags his tail
The cat has many ways to wag his tail: if the balance cock slowly seeing you is that you simply said hello. By cons, if it wags its tail nervously and quickly from right to left, is that he is angry and ready to attack. "Be careful, some breeds wag their tail with joy like dogs, they are rare but it happens" says the behaviorist.
7. He whistles and / or spits
A cat hissing and / or spits been aggressive. It is not uncommon for a cat hissing and spitting on another animal to defend its territory. It may also adopt this behavior if it is chasing. However, if your cat is showing aggression towards you better not get close because it could attack you."In this case, change you, showering you and if the cat continues to hiss you, you should see a veterinarian if he does not suffer, and consult a behaviorist if this persists" advises Marie-Hélène Bonnet.
8. Bites
There can be several causes for the cat bite. For example, cats that have not been socialized from an early age can have fairly aggressive reactions to man. This can result in a bite they do not support the physical contact.Territorial aggression, pain, stress or aging can cause a bite. If your cat bites you, ask yourself if you have not done something that displeased him.
9. He tries to scratch you
We must not forget that the original cat is a predator. For him, trying to catch things is instinctive. So if you try to catch the ankles, feet etc you scratch is the way to postpone his hunting instinct about what he has on hand ... so you!
"Do not play with the cat with hands or feet, better use toys he tends to scratch, which can also be the result of poor social withdrawal and therefore a lack of limits!" explains Marie-Hélène Bonnet.
Good to know: To stop your cat scratching you must find him distractions that will allow it to vent. Play with him not even a quarter of an hour per day, stimulate it with a cane feathers, small balls bell, or mouse plush, and you will surely difference!
"Postures, .., Serve cat if it has a visual. The bigger the cat remains olfactory communication through pheromones, legible for months depending on where they are deposited" recalls the behaviorist .
1. He purrs Purring is probably the most famous feature of the cat. Associated with pleasure, purring is a sign of well-being, relaxation, relaxation. If the cat purrs while he is cuddled, is that he is happy to take advantage of this moment of tenderness.Good to know: Sometimes, purring cat is a sign of pain. When a cat gives birth, for example, it can purr.
2. He meowsThe kitten meowing 16 different ways, and the adult cat has 9! We can divide these into two groups meowing: meows "positive" and "negative" meows:
- Positive meowing: Cat vocalist loop with very little silence between two mews. This means that the situation is rather exciting.- Negative meowing The cat meows produced short spaced long silences. In this case, the situation is rather agonizing, and the cat meows to call for help.
3. He rubs against your legs When your cat rubs against you is the way you assimilate to its territory. This is actually a sign marking symbol of affection he bears you. "This is where he lays territorial pheromones on us. But it also recovers pheromones that we earn the feet," says Marie- Hélène Bonnet, cat behaviorist.
5. He gets on the back
If your cat goes on the back and shows you her belly is that it has confidence in you and calls for caresses.However, a cat down on her back as a cat is exposed in a state of fear. Cats who have been abused may for example take this attitude.
6. He wags his tail
The cat has many ways to wag his tail: if the balance cock slowly seeing you is that you simply said hello. By cons, if it wags its tail nervously and quickly from right to left, is that he is angry and ready to attack. "Be careful, some breeds wag their tail with joy like dogs, they are rare but it happens" says the behaviorist.
7. He whistles and / or spits
A cat hissing and / or spits been aggressive. It is not uncommon for a cat hissing and spitting on another animal to defend its territory. It may also adopt this behavior if it is chasing. However, if your cat is showing aggression towards you better not get close because it could attack you."In this case, change you, showering you and if the cat continues to hiss you, you should see a veterinarian if he does not suffer, and consult a behaviorist if this persists" advises Marie-Hélène Bonnet.
8. Bites
There can be several causes for the cat bite. For example, cats that have not been socialized from an early age can have fairly aggressive reactions to man. This can result in a bite they do not support the physical contact.Territorial aggression, pain, stress or aging can cause a bite. If your cat bites you, ask yourself if you have not done something that displeased him.
9. He tries to scratch you
We must not forget that the original cat is a predator. For him, trying to catch things is instinctive. So if you try to catch the ankles, feet etc you scratch is the way to postpone his hunting instinct about what he has on hand ... so you!
"Do not play with the cat with hands or feet, better use toys he tends to scratch, which can also be the result of poor social withdrawal and therefore a lack of limits!" explains Marie-Hélène Bonnet.
Good to know: To stop your cat scratching you must find him distractions that will allow it to vent. Play with him not even a quarter of an hour per day, stimulate it with a cane feathers, small balls bell, or mouse plush, and you will surely difference!
"Postures, .., Serve cat if it has a visual. The bigger the cat remains olfactory communication through pheromones, legible for months depending on where they are deposited" recalls the behaviorist .
