Feline specialists decode the tail signals that reveal your cat’s emotions—so you can avoid misunderstandings and strengthen your bond.

Understanding a cat’s cues can help owners better care for their pets. Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, independent creatures. But understanding your feline friend’s emotions and behavior ...

Cats rarely speak the way humans expect them to. They do not explain, announce, or warn in clear words. Instead, they ...

A cat will often use its tail to convey emotions, swishing it from side to side or thumping it on the ground. Each wag can have a different meaning, but new owners in particular might find it tricky ...

Have you ever felt perplexed by your cat’s body language? Almost as if your cat were sending you mixed signals? Perhaps this scene is all too common: One minute your cat is purring blissfully on your ...

DEAR PET TALK: How do cats waggle their tails? Aiden, third grade, Fitchburg DEAR AIDEN: This is a great question, because cats are able to communicate a lot of different signals with their tails. How ...

Cats are mysterious animals. They do not bark, they rarely follow commands, and they do not wag their tails the way dogs do. But that does not mean they do not communicate. In fact, cats use their ...

If you’re mystified by your cat’s tail-wagging behavior, you’re not alone. But experts say that a feline’s swishing tail may be one of the key ways to understand what your cat is thinking. But it can ...

You may have noticed that your cat's tail moves in all sorts of ways, from quivering in an upright position, to swishing from side to side, to being held down close to the ground. But besides using ...

Cats have a reputation for being aloof, mysterious, and hard to understand. But scientists say our feline friends are actually excellent communicators. From swishing tails to flattened ears, moggies ...