{"id":613,"date":"2018-06-21T14:25:10","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T20:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/?p=613"},"modified":"2022-03-30T07:31:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T13:31:14","slug":"cat-behavior-decoded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/cat-behavior-decoded\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Behavior Decoded: What Your Kitty Wants You to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"UnderstandingFew companion animals are as captivating as the wonderfully delightful housecat. Their beauty, grace, and mysterious nature draws us to them, even if they don\u2019t always return our affection when or how we want them to. Cat behavior is certainly perplexing, but by making a concerted effort to deepen our understanding of their instincts and desires, we can improve our relationships with them and create happier, more harmonious lives together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cat Behavior: Body Language<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cat behavior can range from cute to puzzling to downright annoying. It can be challenging to interpret what our cats want, but paying attention to their body language can give us clues as to what they\u2019re thinking. Cats tend to show their affection for humans through head butting, twitching their tails, or rubbing their cheeks or bodies against us. Meowing is generally reserved for communication with humans and may signal hunger, happiness, or a desire to play.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cat biting<\/span><\/a> is a common complaint that can often be avoided with close attention to a cat\u2019s body language. Watch for signs that your cat is getting annoyed, including: Tail lashing, flattened ears, skin twitching, suddenly not purring, hissing or growling. Remember, also, that your cat may become annoyed and not make any sounds at all, as some cats are naturally less vocal than others. In this case, flattened ears and enlarged pupils may be the only signal that your cat is unhappy.<\/span><\/p>\n

If Cats Could Talk<\/span><\/h3>\n

Even though it\u2019s impossible to always know what a cat is trying to tell us, we can improve our relationship with them and set them up for success in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n