Cats, although they show the image of being mysterious and enigmatic, are very communicative and expressive animals. As human beings, they have developed practically all the senses, their best communication skills are vocal, tactile, visual and olfactory However, their main form of communication is corporal lenguage. It can become so precise that if we learn to decipher it, we will be able to know what our cat wants to tell us at all times.
Even if you and your cat don't speak the same language, you can still communicate and do so fluently. Get to know and learn more about cat language and communication, in this article on our site.
Body language says more than a thousand words
The language and communication system of cats is really interesting. His greatest speci alty is in the body area. Cats love to move their bodies to express moods, wishes and dislikes.
Pay attention to your cat's every movement, they may not be simple actions, but they are trying to say or ask you for something. Postures, gazes, ear position, facial expressions, and tail wagging all focus on the mood part.
Here are some clues to reveal the cat mysteries:
- If your cat puts its ears forward it means that it is alert, interested in something or happy. If he has them sideways or backwards, he may be a little irritated, angry or scared about something.
- Yes his back curveswhen you reach out to pet him, it's a sign that he is interested and that he likes you. If, on the other hand, he shrinks, it means that at that moment he does not want to have physical contact
- When he has his tail erect he is alert for something or happy. If that fur on the end of his tail is standing up, it's a sign he's scared or upset. The typical tail between the legs is that he is anxious or embarrassed about some mischief he has just pulled. The faster he swings his tail from side to side, it means his level of anger, you can also detect this by the state of his pupils, when they are fully dilated, your cat is very agitated.
- If you see your cat fluff up or seem to grow bigger, have twitches in the tail and extend its spine, it means that He doesn't want to see you even in painting. These are signs of possible aggression.
The physical demonstrations
Cats that have a good self-esteem, with the intention of showing off, scratch surfaces in front of other more timid cats. When your cat is very happy you will see how he will knead any soft area he finds
To mark territory they rub their chin and body against the object of their affection, this could be a toy, a piece of furniture, or even you. Cats are always marking what they believe is their property, this means that your cat, in addition to loving you, considers himself your owner.
Smell to believe
Cats not only perceive odors through their noses, they also inhale knowledge Their learning process is largely due to their ability olfactory There is something called "scent marking" and basically it means that your cat leaves his scent where he wants it to go. To carry out this transfer they usually rub against everything, in this way, other cats will smell their presence in that place and know that it is part of their territory or that they have passed through there.
Their sense of smell is so important that they have evolved a small additional organ (which few creatures in the animal kingdom have and which supports traditional smell) called "Jacobson's Organ".
This organ is located in the roof of the mouth, behind the teeth, and is connected to the nasal cavity. For cats, the action of smelling is quite an experience, Jacobson absorbs the odor molecules, intensifying the fragrances and at the same time providing even more information about the sniffed object.
Cat meows
Many cats just need to talk, they communicate with each other and with their owners. Cat sounds are very different from each other and are not that complicated to identify. The intensity, pitch, and frequency of the meow reflect emotions and needs.
