Like humans, cats have developed an elaborate communication system. But understanding your cat use thousands of vocalizations to tell you what they want or need isn’t always easy.

So how to communicate with your cat?

To help make you understanding with your cat easier, we’ve compiled a list of tips around. These tips below can help you cultivate a more nuanced relationship with your feline companion:

Watch your cat’s tail

1. If the cat wags his tail sharply from side to side, it means he’s angry or wants to play: It’s best to leave him alone.

if the cat wags his tail sharply from side to side, it means he's angry or wants to play - It's best to leave him alone

2. raised upward and curled at the end: your cat is happy.

raised upward and curled at the end - your cat is happy

3. The fur on the tail juts out in different directions: he’s very excited or feels threatened.

the fur on the tail juts out in different directions - he's very excited or feels threatened

4. The tail is lowered toward the ground: fright or guilt.

the tail is lowered toward the ground - fright or guilt

5. The tail is straight but inclined at a low angle: slight aggression or fright.

the tail is straight but inclined at a low angle - slight aggression or fright

6. The tail sticks straight up, back bent to form an “N”: a sign of extreme aggression, occurs during self-defense.

the tail sticks straight up, back bent to form an -N- - a sign of extreme aggression, occurs during self-defense

7. The tail vibrates slightly: the cat is agitated and glad to see you.

the tail vibrates slightly - the cat is agitated and glad to see you

Look at your cat’s eyes

8. A slow blink indicates that the cat is calm and feels comfortable and safe.

a slow blink indicates that the cat is calm and feels comfortable and safe

9. A direct look when a cat looks you directly in the eye, he trusts you and is comfortable being around you.

a direct look when a cat looks you directly in the eye, he trusts you and is comfortable being around you.

Identify communicative behaviors

10. Butting you slightly with its head is a sign of friendliness. Your pet is in love with you.

butting you slightly with its head is a sign of friendliness. Your pet is in love with you.

11. Cats often move from one paw to another when they are happy or want to play.

cats often move from one paw to another when they are happy or want to play

12. If a cat licks you, it’s a definite sign that it trusts you and considers you part of its family.

If a cat licks you, it's a definite sign that it trusts you and considers you part of its family

13. If a cat rubs against you, it is marking you as its territory and property.

if a cat rubs against you, it is marking you as its territory and property.

14. Poking with a wet nose is an expression of attachment. It indicates your cat feels comfortable and safe being around you.

poking with a wet nose is an expression of attachment. It indicates your cat feels comfortable and safe being around you.

15. When a cat rubs its head, side, or tail against you, it is just saying hello.

when a cat rubs its head, side, or tail against you, it is just saying hello

16. When your cat bites your hair, it’s simply trying to clean you. It is another strong sign of love and trust.

When your cat bites your hair, it's simply trying to clean you. It is another strong sign of love and trust.

Other gestures

17. When a cat sticks its tongue out slightly and licks itself, it’s worried or anxious.

when a cat sticks its tongue out slightly and licks itself, it's worried or anxious.

18. If a cat raises its node up and throws its head, it’s saying, “I see you.”

If a cat raises its node up and throws its head, it's saying, "I see you."

19. A cat might press its ears against its head if it feels scared, worried, or wants to play.

a cat might press its ears against its head if it feels scared, worried, or wants to play

Listening to your cat

20. A long sound (a mix of purring and meowing) is a more insistent request or demand.

a long sound (a mix of purring and meowing) is a more insistent request or demand.

21. A loud sound often indicates an urgent demand (for instance, you cat needs more food).

a loud sound often indicates an urgent demand (for instance, you cat needs more food)

22. A low meow is a complaint or indication of dissatisfaction. also, it might mean your cat is ready to fight.

A low meow is a complaint or indication of dissatisfaction. also, it might mean your cat is ready to fight

23. A medium-length meow might be a request for water or food.

a medium-length meow might be a request for water or food

24. A purring or vibrating sound indicates a desire for close contact or attention. cats purr for various reasons, but most often they do it when they are happy.

a purring or vibrating sound indicates a desire for close contact or attention. cats purr for various reasons, but most often they do it when they are happy.

25. Cats generally greet people or announce their presence with a short sound.

cats generally greet people or announce their presence with a short sound

26. Lengthy meowing indicates that your cat is very glad to see you.

lengthy meowing indicates that your cat is very glad to see you.

3 important tips

How to make your cat trust you?

Lowering your cat to the ground, make sure its paws have reached the floor.

How to stroke your cat?

If you sit on the floor with your legs crossed and look at your cat, it will interpret this as a friendly gesture. And come up to you to let you stroke it.

How to make your cat appear?

A cat may go and hide and only appear when it’s alone or hears a calm voice.

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