Who keeps cats constantly, lives in their presence since childhood, knows all about the habits of these animals and can tell a lot about them just as well as a specialist. Those who have recently decided to connect their lives with cats find that animals are difficult to control, difficult to agree on and in general, it is difficult to understand whether the owner is a cat or a person.
Suddenly, you understand that the cat does not sleep in its crib, but in the master's, feeding does not go as planned. The animal itself has taught the owner to give the food it wants with its whims. Having observed a pet, you come to the conclusion that it is necessary to live with it in mutual respect, not to play by its rules, but also not to impose one’s own, to look closely, study and understand each other. In order to live together more successfully, let us turn to the psychology of cats, tell you what the different forms of behavior of a pet can mean.
What does the tail mean?
There is an expression “to hold the tail with a pistol”, that is - raised up. So they say when they set up a positive. The situation, peeped in cats - if they walk around the apartment with a raised tail, then everyone is happy. At this moment it is easy to communicate with them, they take affection, if they wish, they can play with the owner.
A twitching tail should alert the owner, as it reflects the manifestation of discontent, says that the cat is nervous. If at this moment to stick to the animal with its caresses, you can face aggression.
If the cat's muscles contract at the base of the tail, causing it to twitch, it is nervous and constantly licks, most likely, it has a nervous strain.
You need to unobtrusively give him more attention, and when a situation is neglected, turn to a veterinarian who will prescribe sedatives.
If a cat crouches and presses its tail, hiding it between its paws, it means that it is very scared. This posture can be observed when the animals find out between themselves and the dominant cat introduces the opponent into a state of stupor.
There are more serious reasons forcing your pet to tails - they belong to diseases. If a cat in a prone position presses the tail, trembles and cannot stand up, most likely it has diabetes mellitus, accompanied by cramps. The animal urgently needs to lead to the vet.
A pursed tail, nervous behavior and the inability to sit down may indicate an injury in the hip area or spine. In this case, the vet is also needed.
Why does a cat flex its back?
A curved back with rearing hair, protruding neck and fluffy tail indicates a strong fright of the animal. At this point, it can not be touched, in a stressful state, the cat can strike, releasing claws or biting. It is better to step aside and calm her down with a tender voice. Try to understand the source of fear and eliminate it. The cat may be frightened by an unfamiliar thing, seen in an unexpected place, or the owner, dressed in a long unusual robe. When she realizes that this is the master, she will gradually calm down.
Small kittens sometimes, playing, bend their backs, whip up their fur and at the same time jump sideways.
Ears - an indicator of behavior
Two small ears can tell about the mood of a cat, one has only to watch them. Straight and open talk about complete peace and detachment from what is happening. If at such a moment to turn to a pet with a phlegmatic character, he will show complete indifference, he will not even turn his head towards the owner, but one ear will turn - natural curiosity will make.
If the cat's ears are tightly pressed to the head, the pupils are dilated, and she herself has shrunk like a spring - the animal is in a pose of extreme irritation and anger. It is better to step aside and wait until she calms down.
Ears turned back, give out the excitement of a pet - he wants and is ready to play, catch up, hide. In short, to hunt.
Cat habits
You can often notice how a cat rubs gently on feet or various objects, at which moment it leaves a smell. With his pheromones notes person, furniture, clothes. Especially new things or clothes, which came from the street, as it has someone else's smells. The animal must make them "their own." The cat also gently rubs its feet as a sign of its feelings.
Another cat habits - rolling on his back belly up. This happens for several reasons: it exposes its stomach only to the one whom it unconditionally trusts, while it purrs and allows itself to be ironed. On the back of the cat can fall in the case of protection.
At such moments, she behaves ominously, exposing forward paws with open claws.
Fixed animal gaze
A lingering glance speaks of a request. For example, a cat sits for a long time and looks at an empty plate, which means it asks to eat, if it sits and looks at the balcony door - asks her to open it. In addition to the request, a long look can mean a lot, you should take a closer look at it:
- the cat catches the threat or is dissatisfied with something;
- asks to play;
- It looks so from excess of feelings.
What does the view, you can understand the further behavior of the animal.
Variety of beeps
The cat is capable of meowing, rumbling, snorting, changing the tone of voice from low to high. You can greatly facilitate communication with the animal, if you understand his voice requests and warnings.
- Hissing cat scared, she is trying to defend herself or scare the enemy.
- Animals snort for various reasons - they worry; something got in the nose; runny nose begins; an inflamed tooth root can give pain in the nose. If the animal snorts often, it is better to consult a veterinarian so as not to miss the disease.
- Purring betrays love and good mood pets. But if the purr almost turns into a roar, it means that the cat is complaining. There are other reasons for cat purring. British scientists have found that the purring sound at frequencies of 20 and 140 Hz helps the animal to recover, promotes healing of bones, relieves puffiness, shortness of breath, reduces pain.
- The cat usually meets owners with abrupt “cooing” meows after an absence. She waited, she was glad to return, so with all her appearance she communicated her feelings. At this point, you need to caress the animal, otherwise it will be offended.
- An agitated cat may issue a mewing, for example, if the owner leaves the house. The pet sits for a long time in front of the closed door and meows with a howl. When the owner returns home, the cat often follows him and meows again, but with a different intonation - joyful, interspersed with a mournful one, as if telling how lonely she was.
Despite the emphasized self-sufficiency, cats love and need us very much. If you look closely at the behavior of the animal and learn to understand it, you can become the best friends with the cat, and also not miss the problems with its health.
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