In most of these cat memes, it might be easy to tell how the adorable felines are feeling, but in real life it’s actually their tails that can act like an antenna for their moods. According to Dr. Alison Gerken, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, when a cat’s tail is upright or shaped like a question mark, it may show they're feeling happy, social, and confident.
If the feline’s tail is low down or tucked between their legs, it’s an indicator that they are feeling frightened or stressed. The only one you need to watch for is when the cute kitty turns into a spooky, puffed-up Halloween cat, which is a clear signal that they’re threatened and you should probably back away slowly.
Kitties might seem like the most mysterious creatures on the planet, but if you’ve learned anything from this list, it's that they’re not as much of an enigma as they make themselves out to be. In fact, pet cats love being given choices by their owners, as this decision-making fits well with their hunting instincts.
That’s why pet researchers advise giving your furry friends small choices each day, such as letting them choose how playtime goes, occasionally offering different food options, or letting them decide which spot they want to nap in. All these little choices can go a long way toward making your kitty feel independent and content.
Cats are often presented as the most high-maintenance option when it comes to having a pet, but hopefully this list shows you that they’re not like that at all, and instead they’re just goofy, cute, and silly creatures.
There’s also so much more interesting stuff to learn about these incredible furry friends, but this time we’d love to hear your crazy feline factoids instead. Tell us something unique about kitties that only you know, and maybe we’ll come up with another cat list like this.
