How to understand your cat? 🐱 How to make friends with your cat? 😍 Everyone knows that cats are the most illogical and unpredictable pets. Just try to work out what’s going through that furry little head!
It turns out that cats have their own language, and if you learn it there’s a chance you’ll understand them much better. We’ve put together all of the possible cat behaviors to help you find a common language with your pet (well, if it allows you to).
Also, we’ve prepared three essential tips that will help you communicate with cats better.
HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CAT
• How to make your cat trust you
Lowering your cat to the ground, make sure its paws have reached the floor. Your cat will trust you and know that it won’t tumble if you let it go.
• 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.
Also, stretch your hand out in its direction. Your middle finger should be a little lower than the others. The cat will start rubbing its nose or face against your hand.
• 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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Cat's tail 0:52
Cat's eyes 3:47
Cat's interaction with people 4:38
Cat gestures 6:14
Cat language 6:57
How to communicate with your cat better 8:09
MAIN CAT GESTURES
• If a cat raises its nose up and throws its head, it’s saying, “I see you.” Cats often make this gesture to people walking past the window. Have you ever noticed it?
• A cat might press its ears against its head if it feels scared, worried, or wants to play. They also do this when they are sniffing something that’s interested them.
• When a cat sticks its tongue out slightly and licks itself, it’s worried or anxious.
CAT LANGUAGE
• Cats generally greet people or announce their presence with a short sound.
• Lengthy meowing indicates that your cat is very glad to see you. This occurs if you’re away from home for a long time.
• A medium-length meow might be a request for water or food.
• A long sound (a mix of purring and meowing) is a more insistent request or demand.
• A low meow is a complaint or indication of dissatisfaction. Also, it might mean your cat is ready to fight.
• A loud sound often indicates an urgent demand (for instance, you cat needs more food).
• A purring or vibrating sound indicates a desire for closer contact or attention. Cats purr for various reasons, but most often they do it when they are happy.
Now you know how to find a common language with any cat. By the way, are you a cat person or a dog person?
Hit the like button for cats, and leave a short comment if you are in love with dogs!
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@aleashadickinson8636last yearVery helpful , getting a new cat in February and I want her to love me as much as I will love her . These tips will help me allot , right now writing every little piece of info I can get for the future cat . I want her to have the best . ❤ ...1
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@viperdemonz-jenkins4 months agobest way to make friends with a cat make sure she has food and water, a clean littler box, plenty of cozy places to sleep, lots of cat scratchers and leave them alone unless they ask for attention. 1
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@whalienpippa5 years agoI love how the body languages are so incredibly contradictory "... It means he's either very excited or very worried " 151
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@On_PawZoriginal9 months agoThank u so much for tips! I subscribed ❤ 1
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@YoBoyGio3 years agoTip: Don’t force the cat to like you. Don’t force the cat in hugs, being carry or clingy. They approach you! there ways like cat food, cat toys, warm bed and a clean room. Lastly give them space when they want to be alone. They love attention but only when they want it and trust me they love attention ...1321
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@rainwatering2 years agomy bond with my cat is very strong, according to this video. i've always known that, though. i'm very glad she's in my life.
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@rainyykitten4 months agoCats don't feel guilt; if they lower their tail after misbehaving, it's not because they regret doing something you dislike. It's because they fear punishment. Dogs are eager to please anyone and everyone. With cats, you have to earn their respect, trust, and affection. Basically, if cats and dogs thought in words, this is what would be going through their heads after misbehaving: Dog: oh man, I really messed up. My human is going to be so upset. I just want both of us to be happy :( Cat: I wanted to do this thing, so I did it. I don't regret it, but now I'm scared of how the human will react when they find out. I don't want to be punished :( ...1
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@rosemariemarkell7442 years agoMy cat's tail is raised most of the time he's around me. I don't know my secret he just feels relaxed when hes near me. It might help that Ive known him sinse he was born. It also helps when you talk softly to them. Even though they might not know what you are saying, it makes them feel safe and comforted. Also, you can teach your cat to understand certain phrases or sounds, for example gently hitting the food can with a spoon when its time for them to eat. Trust me, it might take a while but it works. ...
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@moimoi151232 years agoIve just adopted a cat, and i didnt understand the cat, and now i can understand the cat! Thanks for the helpfull video!
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@petzonestore9 months agoLoved this interesting video. Thanks so much!! 😊 1
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@eddiel253110 months agoI always get the raised tail #1 from my cats. Whenever and however many times i encouter them, i say their name enthusiastically. Whenmy cat George comes in, GEORGIE! I try to make them feel like their my favorite, because they all are my favorites. ...
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@debjudisch55482 years agoI must just be an "animal person" because I absolutely LOVE ANY animal! Some of my neighbors do NOT like me because I do not tolerate people who don't take care of their animals! Too bad! We always had dogs when my kids were growing up, but now I have 2 cats. Learned from this that my cats are VERY happy. And they really do love and cherish my adult son and me...nice to know! Thanks, this was really cute! ...
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@rachelx20994 years agoGood tip for becoming companions with a kitty: talk in a higher pitched voice than normal while making them feel special 170
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@EvgeniyaM2 years agoActually, the slow blink means your cat loves you. Its also sort-of a greeting. :) 3
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@Rubymycutiecatlast yearM blessed with cute cats, Alhamdulillah, Informative. Thanks 1
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@sabiabdu91476 months agoRaised upward and curled at the end: your cat is happy 1
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@Noah.Channel7872 years agoIn my experience, to be freind a cat just hold out your hand, with your palm facing inwards and fingers pointing down, and if they are friendly and worth befriending, as long as you stay there, be quiet and don't approach the cat, it will approach you and sniff your hand. Then wait 2-3 seconds and then slowly move your hand and pet it. Do this at least once per day, and when your cat starts running to your outstretched hand without hesitation, then and only then approach it. Otherwise it's likely to run. They don't always run, but they are likely to. ...
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@Herobrine_God_99222 years agoAt cat says" I see you " but granny also says ``I see you" 🤣🤣🤣 1
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@emilmadsen4946 years agoA cat can bite you gently as a way of showing love though. It is called a “love bite”and does not hurt or leave wounds on your skin. 317
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@TaibaChowdhury-oh4fl9 months agoI just found a kitty cat today......she is so cute.....its my first time to be a cat person... And this video helps me a lot... thanks🤗☺️
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@casideeznuts2 years agowhen you said “when your cat looks at you straight in the eyes it means he trusts you” my cat was staring at me and we were playing throughout the whole video
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@christinebrennan59307 years agoIf you blink slowly at your cat that shows that you trust it and it will trust you more 230
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@Snitch-Mojilast monthThis’ll be really helpful once I receive my first pet (cat) this year which is only in a couple days
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@user-pz5qu7qn3zlast yearThank you very much for the help now I can communicate with my cat (The cat in the video looks cute)
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@excusemebutwhat56905 years ago“If the cat wags his tail sharply from side to side, it means he’s angry or wants to play” I can’t imagine the confusion cat owners go through. 192
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@bunny_02884 years agoEvery tip in this video: "The tail this way means your cat is angry or it could mean that he's excited and happy to see you." Yeah, this was really helpful lol 423
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@deniseandersen9474last monthThat was TOTALLY awesome thank you for sharing video with us all, i have 3 fur BABIES they all have very different types of personalities, they are all very precious and purr-fect 🐈🐈🐈💝💝💝 1
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@AgruntYT2 years agoI’m planning on having a light brown cat when I grow up! So thanks for this
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@i_am_nature133 years agoIf you want a cat to trust you when you pick up him/ her. Whenever you pick them up the (MOMENT) they move like they want down in any way put them down. Keep doing this and eventually you'll be able to hold them longer because they know you'll put them down when they want down. ...193
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@chewedupgum70247 years agoMy cat was incredibly shy. I chose her over a ton of playful, happy cats because I could see that she would become a great friend. She did become a great friend. She hid in my dollhouse the first two days, but after I gave her a handful of food and some water to eat/drink in the dollhouse, she started feeling better. It was a week before she started coming near me so I could pet her, and then in six months she was pretty much all better and so outgoing. All she needed was love and affection. ^^ ...163
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@hadjadjsofiane4234last yearMy cat likes seeing the window Never force your cat to like you leave some space for them and they will love you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤meow I love cats 1
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@kaylashhkanneishkamoorthi72603 months agoGive your pet cat everything there is for a cat like organic food,pure water stuff like that 1
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@blaxkrose_vibes28825 years agoWhen my cat stares at me it means that it's gonna lunge at me and attack 400
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@p0utin8835 years ago“You’re cat could be either very angry or he wants to play!” Those are two different things there buddy😂 90
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@Itchy-Youtubelast yearI love how cats meow and show spikey teeth that's really cute
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@Luhvxlunaa.Officiallast month that's why my cats meowing loud on the stairs💀💀 1
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@changelingman96877 years agoTips of making friends with cats: Food Lots of food2324
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@stupidcandies7344 years ago"when your cat bites your hair, it is trying to clean you, or it loves and trusts you" MY cat: agressively bites hair and pulls it311
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@TheLuminousWatchers0067 months agoWhen I first got my cat, I played with her, I went gentle with her, and I welcomed her
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@bluewolfuvvu1608last yearhow i get my cat happy 😸💕 step 1. give it fresh food step 2. give it alot of love like petting it
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@el_blaxicano27 years agoI need to be up early tomorrow ... me at 2am - "how to understand your cat better" ... I don't even own a cat ... 514
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@Raad187KO5 years agoSo basically, if your cat does anything, it's either angry or happy. okay noted 573
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@cryan47342 years agoThe slow blink means love not calm or comfort, because people did blink at them, they did it back.
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@CynthiaSchoenbauerlast yearI LOVE Cats. 🐈⬛ I think they are the most beautiful things to walk the earth!
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@Livynkz4 years agoMe: calls my cat My cat: no Me: makes fish related dishes My cat: whoms't'd've summoned the ancient one225
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@applemyr75865 years agoWho loves cat? 1 person: One Like If No:Comment why 3549
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@elsiemccollum65769 months agoI was best friends with Lola and there was this one funny habit every night. When I was downstairs, she refused on the couch unless there was a blanket.
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@mattmc98128 months agoNo but by being gentle with them and patient with them can make them a beautiful pet 1
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@nitin-pillai7 years agoThe cats have trained the humans well. Really well. 1537
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@Endo2406 years ago"If the cats tail is up he's happy with his life!" Looks at cat "My cats tail is down I think he's suicidal"536
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@MagMaybe2 years agoWith cat's tail it is really hit or miss lol.. wags tail mad/happy; inclined tail worried/excited; wags tail sharply wants to play/angry! Like, you just got to get to know your cat before you take this as fact.
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@tomatoewithane12174 years agoI feel like my cat doesn’t care about me until I go into the bathroom and then he scratched the door and meows so loudly you would think he was being murdered... 147
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@grimmer-rd1mm7 years agofrom a cat lover here is a way cats communicate with you.if your cat massages you by moving its paws back and forth on you it means the cat is showing great affection for you and thanking you for taking care and feeding it.they do this to their mother cats to show this and for them to do it to you means they love you with all their hearts.if a cat does this to you it means your a great cat owner and your cat has an unbreakable bond with you. ...162
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@MochaPawZ4411 months agoUsually to make your cat feel more loved while petting, i experiment where they like being petted most. (They will give you signs on where they want you to pet them!)
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