How to agree with your cat: we learn to understand gestures and Murlyk language

Sometimes having a cat in the house makes it feel like you have an enigmatic roommate. Although cats are unable to speak, they have developed a distinctive communication style that involves body language, sounds, and gestures.

Determining your cat’s signals is essential to creating a calm and harmonious bond. Every movement they make, even the purring and tail-flicking, has purpose. Gaining an understanding of these indicators will help you better attend to your cat’s needs and prevent miscommunications.

We’ll look at the various ways cats talk to their humans in this article. You can improve the quality of your relationship with your feline friend and make your home more comfortable for both of you by observing their gestures and "Murlyk" language.

Cat Gesture	Meaning
Slow blinking	Trust and affection
Raised tail	Friendly and happy
Flattened ears	Fear or aggression
Purring	Contentment or seeking comfort
Kneading with paws	Relaxation or showing love

Building a stronger bond with your cat requires an understanding of its behavior. Cats use body language, quiet sounds like purring or hissing, and subtle gestures like meowing to communicate. You can determine what they require—be it food, space, or affection—by observing their cues, which include tail movements, ear positions, and vocalizations. Gaining awareness of this facilitates harmony between you and your feline companion.

Methods of communicating a cat with a person

Among all animals, cats are the most sensitive. She has multiple ways to express her feelings:

• friction;
• movement of the tail;
• look;
• using the tongue and teeth (licking, licking the owner, lightly biting, biting);
• posture (movements of the body, ears, paws);
• sound signals (purring, screaming, meowing, hissing).

Cats can convey their basic emotions and feelings in these simple ways:

• love;
• desire for communication;
• thirst;
• hunger;
• curiosity;
• irritation;
• anger;
• desire to be alone;
• a request for something.

You must learn to comprehend what a cat is trying to "say" at any given time if you want to communicate with them comfortably. Consequently, when communicating with your pet, you must be very aware of their gestures and facial expressions.

What does rubbing against the owners mean in cat language

Regardless of their intelligence, cats follow their instincts. A pet’s primary sense of information is smell. Cats use them to interact with their owners and gather information for communicating with other family members. The animal demarcates its territory with its "amber" to keep unwanted scents out of the house. Sebaceous glands on the face, paws, and base of the tail are used by the cat to mark its owner, who it believes to be inviolable property. These glands detect unique pheromones that the human body is unable to detect. To identify the owner, the cat performs a unique ritual:

• packed in the face after a long separation;
• spins around the legs, clinging to them as much as possible;
• sniffs, while touching the tongue and lips of the skin of the owner.

The cat is scurrying around the owner to leave a scent mark.

The cat marks its owner for a few more reasons. Consequently, she

• Greetings;
• requires food;
• asks for affection;
• Requires a cat (cat).

Cat pheromones act as a kind of residency permit and pet security alarm when they are present throughout the house.

Certain pets never touch their owners’ legs. The animal’s lack of trust in the owner is the cause. A special mark is only given to those who are a part of the cat’s world and do not pose a threat.

Signals of a cat"s tail

A cat’s mood can be easily read by looking at where their tail is positioned. A tail raised vertically is a surefire sign of a happy whiskered one. It denotes total reliance on the owner as well as the expectation of warmth and interaction.

This is most likely the origin of the expression "keep your tail up like a gun," which means to be happy no matter what. Animals’ tails are a clear means of communicating their feelings. The tail of a cat that is secure in their territory protrudes like a gun barrel when it is ready for battle.

When a furry pet communicates with a person or another animal, its tail becomes particularly twitchy. Currently, there is a wide variety of movements:

A tail raised up, with a curl at the end – enjoying life. Perhaps the cat shows that she is the rightful mistress of her territory.

The cat is happy when its tail is up and curled at the end.

The cat’s tail fur stands out in various directions, indicating that it is both terrified and extremely excited.

The cat is displaying aggressive self-defense if it lifted its tail, fell on its front paws, and arched its back.

A cat that wags its tail horizontally rather than vertically is showing fear and aggression.

A cat expresses discomfort or guilt by lowering its tail.

Naturally, each furry pet is unique. It is important to pay close attention to the animal since cats may respond differently to certain circumstances in certain cases.

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Although it’s not crucial, tailless breed owners find it more challenging to gauge their furry friend’s mood. Numerous methods exist for accomplishing this.

What a cat"s eyes say

Like humans, cats squint when they’re happy. Sometimes, an animal’s eyes can tell you a lot about its thoughts:

Dilated pupils – the cat has strong feelings. This could be excitement, fear, joy or aggression. When a pet first comes into a home, it also dilates its pupils. It needs time to get used to a new place.

When a cat’s pupils dilate, it means that it is feeling intense emotions.

When a cat squints slightly and blinks slowly, it is very comfortable.

A cat’s eyes can reveal a lot about an animal, so you shouldn’t just concentrate on its captivating appearance. It has an entire toolkit of options at its disposal to communicate the required information.

Signals of cat ears

A cat’s ears can rotate 180 degrees and move independently of one another. The true mood of a pet can be inferred from their ears:

Ears raised vertically indicate that the cat is very interested in something.

A cat’s vertically raised ears convey their intense curiosity.

A cat that presses its ears to its head is obviously terrified.

A cat’s ears, when erect and facing rearward, convey astonishment or outrage.

Signs of a cat"s whiskers

A cat’s whiskers can also reveal its mood:

• whiskers pointing down – sadness, melancholy or pain;
• whiskers pointing forward – readiness to hunt, curiosity;
• sticking out whiskers – fear, anxiety;
• whiskers hanging freely on the sides – the cat is at rest.

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A cat’s whiskers stand out in different directions when it is furious. A curious cat has prominent whiskers that protrude. A cat’s whiskers go down when it is depressed. Whiskers dangle freely on the sides of a contented cat.

Signals of cat paws

Additionally, a pet with whiskers communicates with its paws:

If a cat touches its owner with its paw, it means it wants to ask for something. Sometimes, to attract attention, a cat"s touch is accompanied by a short purr. After making sure that the pet has been noticed, she can go forward, leading the owner behind her.

A cat will gently touch its owner’s paw to indicate that it wants something from him or to follow it.

A cat’s sign of total trust or desire to play is when it hugs its owner’s hand with its paws.

What do cat poses say

The cat must use every part of its body to communicate to others exactly what it wants right now:

• if the cat is stamping on the spot, it is expressing delight and love;
• light head butting is a sign of sincere affection;

A cat that gently butts its owner on the head is genuinely in love and trust with them.

What does licking its fur mean

An extremely clean animal is a cat. It cleans its fur multiple times a day, and not just for hygienic reasons. The mustachioed animal gives back its scent. The cat releases tension and calms down by licking itself. Murka should be upset and embarrassed if she is cleaning her skin too frequently.

Usually, when a cat gets in trouble and gets disciplined, it starts cleaning up after itself. A cat will display its guilt or offense in this way.

When a pet runs to a call and then stops abruptly to lick itself, it’s probably thinking of a new trick to play. A cat may frequently wash itself when it is bored or finds it difficult to communicate.

A cat may be unhappy or bored if it cleans itself too frequently.

What does a cat want to say with a gentle purr

There is a widespread misconception among pet owners that cats purr excessively because they are overly emotional. This isn’t totally accurate. Cats purr for a variety of reasons.

• to communicate with kittens;
• when they feel comfort and peace;
• to show that they need something from the owner;
• to thank the owner for the care;
• for their own reassurance during stress;
• to relieve pain when the cat is sick or injured.

There is a broad spectrum in the purple of the cat, from happiness to pain.

What do cat screams mean

In certain circumstances, a cat screams:

• experiences stress or discomfort;
• feels pain;
• attracts attention;
• defends territory;
• during mating.

Tense vocal cords and an open jaw combine to produce the scream. It’s a very sharp, unpleasant sound. A cat can suddenly alter the volume and tone of its voice at the same time. This "cat concert" is frequently performed by the animal during mating contests.

A cat may scream to frighten off an adversary or to get its owner to assist it.

Cats can produce a variety of snorts and hisses. The animal attempts to frighten the offender by hissing. And if the cat twitches and arches its back, you better watch out because trouble is about to ensue!

The cat makes clicking noises as it searches through the window for birds and flies. As a result, it alerts other cats so they don’t scare off the prey. When mother cats teach their kittens to hunt, they make the same sound. The cat automatically replicates these sounds because they are genetically encoded.

The meaning of a cat"s meow

Despite the fact that the furry pet expresses the main range of emotions non-verbally, no one has canceled the dialogue between it and the owner. Cats are incredibly smart animals that can easily learn. Living for a long time next to a person, pets have adopted a lot from him. Therefore, the timbre of the vocal signals emitted by the animal is so similar to human. Meowing can be affectionate, interrogative, demanding, gentle. And the intonation is completely consistent with the goal. Therefore, the owners can actually communicate with their mustachioed pet: answer his question or get confirmation. In addition, these animals are real manipulators. They seem to code the owners, forcing them to fulfill their whims.

The meowing of a cat is like a small child crying. According to zoopsychologists, the cat does it on purpose to get what she wants right now.

Some cats, even for trivial reasons, meow. It’s thought that Oriental Shorthairs and Cornish Rexes are the talkativeest breeds. However, the Siamese have the rightful palm of primacy. These are actual Bayun cats that are going to sing and tell a story. These talkative cats’ owners occasionally indulge their whims, if only to give their pets a break from their incessant meowing.

Siamese people are true talkers.

The cat language has a dedicated dictionary-translator with roughly 3,000 terms in it. The primary sound translations are compiled in a unique table.

Table: dictionary-translator of cat sounds

Cat sounds	Translation
Meow	I want to eat
Meeu	I ask for affection
Mruu	I love you
Meoo-oo-oo	Let me go to the cat (cat)
Mrrau	I want misbehave
Rrou mauu	Change my litter box
Miaou-miaou	I want to play
Mioau-mioau	Nobody pays attention to me, I"ll make noise
Raouuuuuuu	Perhaps clean the skin
Rooo-maoo-rooo	I"m glad the owners came back with a bunch of new bags
Mmeoo	I want to sleep on the owner"s pillow
Eeeee-eeeeee	I"m hunting a fly
Hak-ak-ak	I ate a lot of my own fur. Unpleasant feeling.
Mou	I want to curl up in a ball alone
Mouuu	Give me back the rug I was so comfortable on
Miaou! Miaou!	I ask for help!
Mrrak.	Now I"ll catch a bird. This will be a great hunt.
Ssssrouu!	I found someone. I"m interested.
Mmmmmm	I"m basking in the sun. I feel good.

More than 500 human words and occasionally brief phrases are understood by cats. Making a deal with your pet is therefore not that hard.

Cats really understand a lot of words and commands. My pet can tell by intonations, what is the mood of our household, clearly knows her name and responds to it. When Tsilya settled in our house, it fell to her grandmother to feed her in the morning, since she is our earliest bird. Our cat of British breed, and grandmother began to call Tsil to have breakfast with the phrase: "Oatmeal, sir". Tsilya is already 8 months old, she eats from an automatic feeder, but when she hears the cherished phrase, she rushes like a tsunami, knowing that she will get her favorite treat. When Tsilya is scolded, she grumbles and snaps, and if she gets really angry, she makes a short “mav”, more like a dog’s bark. The cat loves my mother more than anyone else in our family. Tsilya considers her a mother-cat, kisses and licks her hair. Tsilya coos with her mother, making meows, similar in intonation to her mother’s voice. And our mustachioed muzzle also knows the phrase for all occasions: “Tsilya, get lost!”. It especially helps when the cat unceremoniously falls on the keyboard.

Communication between cats

Cats use scents, sounds, and body language as their own language to communicate with one another. Compared to human communication, animal language is far richer and more varied. Fundamentally, body language is the primary means of communication among relatives.

The tail is the primary speaker in a cat’s conversation. Animals use it to communicate their feelings, emotions, and desires:

• if the tail is raised up — the animal is greeting its fellow;
• if the tail is lowered — an expression of discontent;
• tail tucked — the cat is preparing to defend its territory;
• if the tail lashes its sides — the animal is furious.

When two strangers meet, they will initially freeze and then progressively close the distance while closely examining each other to decide whether it is worthwhile to get to know one another. They will bring their noses closer and give each other a sniff if they choose to say hello. Using their noses to get closer is a unique form of etiquette for pets that live together.

A lot of the information that animals wish to share with one another is hidden in pleasant scents.

Cat marks serve as a sort of bulletin board where they read the essential information and learn about news.

There are occasions when animal communication is accompanied by a loud conversation:

• a cat purrs — it is calm;
• animal rumbles — it demands to vacate the territory;
• howls – a signal to the opponent to run away;
• hisses — a sign of attack.

A cat also communicates with her kittens using sound signals:

• purring — a signal of possible danger;
• guttural purring in raised tones — scaring away a stranger.

Neighboring cats are indifferent to one another and get along quite well if they are not emotionally attached to one another. Pets with fluffy coats dislike arguments and fights.

How to establish mutual understanding with a cat

You must adopt a unique approach with your cat in order to prevent miscommunications between the animal and its owner. To begin with, you must abide by the fundamental guidelines:

• respect the cat and its territorial space;
• create comfortable living conditions;
• exclude aggression;
• do not force the animal to be friends with other pets;
• strengthen relations with your favorite (care, spending time together).

Respect for a cat

Being respectful of your fluffy companion is essential when interacting with cats. It shows up as the idea that you should give the animal attention when it’s ready and leave it alone when it needs privacy. It’s best to speak to the cat in a soothing, gentle voice. You ought not to:

• squeeze the animal;
• disturb a sleeping cat;
• pick it up when it does not want to;
• forcefully hold it in your arms.

Another subtlety: give the cat the freedom to express its desires. It is preferable to give it an open palm and observe its behavior.

• if the animal retreats, you need to give it time to want to communicate;
• if it buries its face in your hand, you can continue tactile contact.

Never squeeze or kiss the cat. You should compare the sizes of the owner and the animal. The cat may be scared of a large object hanging over it or think that someone wants to hurt it. Also, do not pet your furry pet for too long. A cat can bite its owner"s hand due to an excess of feelings. There is no need to call the animal to you without a good reason (petting or caressing is not a significant reason in the cat"s understanding). If you abuse the attention of a tailed purr, then it will subsequently ignore the call of the owner. An independent cat knows when to come for a portion of affection and communication.

Our neighbors at the dacha recently bought a small British kitten. They brought home a two-month-old baby, put on a glamorous collar, the whole family pressed on him, took a photo to post on social networks. The little bundle, stunned by everything that was happening, began to shit wherever it wanted. The neighbor was indignant – they slipped her a defective kitten! And she had no idea that the baby had already experienced colossal stress from moving to a new house. Before taking a British cat, we read a lot of literature about the character and habits of animals of this breed. Everything coincided – our cat has a strong, Nordic character. Tsilya does not tolerate familiarity and petting. If she wants to, she will come herself, play, lie nearby for five minutes and run off to do her cat business. She does not like being picked up hands, doesn"t climb into anyone"s bed. Her feline majesty sleeps only in her grandfather"s old chair. Sometimes he does not want to see anyone and hides under the bathroom or behind the curtain. Severe Ural woman. We never force her to communicate. Mom from childhood taught us that animals in the house are equal family members who need personal space and solitude. Therefore, probably, we always got the best pets who never particularly dirty and clearly knew their tray.

Comfortable living conditions

You must make the cat’s habitat comfortable in order to spare it from inconvenience. Finding a cohabitation compromise requires taking a pet’s perspective on your house. Avoid placing the animal feeder next to the refrigerator or the washing machine tray. Cats are highly perceptive listeners, and the sound of a functioning machine will seem like a pet when it roars like a monstrous beast. It is best to store feline accessories in a calm area where cats won’t feel threatened.

The cat’s litter box needs to be in a private, calm area.

Elimination of aggression and "forbidden" gestures

When you wave at a cat, talk to it in bright colors, or worse, physically punish it, the cat becomes easily stressed. This will not educate the pet—all it will do is frighten and prod. Avoid dominating the cat; otherwise, it will come to believe that its owner is a dangerous animal and will no longer put its trust in him. It is also not appropriate to hypnotize a cat with a gaze; they find it offensive. It’s necessary to chastise and commend your pet while maintaining a composed tone, either soft or firm.

It is preferable to treat the animal consistently:

• Do not scold and at the same time stroke the cat – it confuses it;
• No need to call a pet by the name of a voice who scolds a cat for a fault;
• in vain scold the animal and after five minutes play with it or treated with treats, smoothing the guilt.

The cat will act in the same manner whether or not she is punished because she is incapable of understanding why she is acting in this way. When something is forbidden, you must find a substitute. This is preferable to the animal being punished.

Forcing friendship with other pets

The relationships between animals that share a territory shouldn’t be changed. You must gradually acclimate them to one another. First, give them good food, take them into separate rooms, and give them attention. To help the animals get used to other people’s scents, you can use a single towel to wipe them down. It is not appropriate to specifically force communication on animals if they choose not to become friends. They will eventually be able to live in harmony together on the same territory after they determine their own hierarchy.

The animals themselves will eventually work out their differences and create a protocol for sharing a territory.

Strengthening relationships with a pet

A cat needs to communicate with its owner urgently because it is a family member. The most effective strategy to fortify bonds:

• appropriate care;
• affection;
• joint games.

Your pet will find games for itself that its owners are unlikely to enjoy if you don’t play with it. Finding some time to spend with the animal and show it some care is preferable. You could attempt to establish a regular schedule for meeting and bidding the cat farewell. You should give your pet a pat and say hello or goodbye with affection both before you leave and when you return. The highest level of trust is demonstrated when a cat offers to have its belly stroked. It is imperative that you give it some affection; else, it will feel abandoned.

The cat has the highest level of trust in its owner if it lets you stroke its belly.

You must treat your cat like an equal and avoid trying to control it if you want it to comprehend and appreciate its owners. Through close observation of the animal’s body language and facial expressions, you can quickly establish a common language.

It requires patience and time to establish a strong bond with your cat. You can learn to decipher your cat’s communication style by observing their gestures, sounds, and body language. A harmonious and trustworthy relationship is facilitated by this understanding.

Never forget that each cat is different. While some people express themselves more overtly, others do so with more subdued gestures. Making sure your cat feels safe and respected requires careful observation and kind responses.

Ultimately, developing mutual respect and understanding is the key to learning to "agree" with your cat. Your relationship with them will be more harmonious the more work you put into understanding their needs.

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