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For easy comparison, I wanted these two pictures side by side so i can point out differences.
On the left: Persephone is peering through an open window into the kitchen space. Despite the fact that it's dark outside, her pupils are smaller and less round than the picture on the right. She's feeling more relaxed. Her whiskers are much less tight; they aren't pulled as close to her face. Her ears are both facing forward.
her stance is more difficult to see clearly, but she's not pulled in on herself. She's less hunched up.
She's not fully relaxed, but she is feeling curious.
Right picture: Notice the ear that's flicked slightly back--- she's keeping a cautious ear out, just in case I get too close. She wants to be sure she's got a place to run to. Her pupils are fairly wide, even though it's very light so they don't need to be that big. She's feeling VERY nervous about my presence, but not quite enough to run away. Her whiskers are pulled pretty tightly back, indicating further unease.
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kitty body language experts i have a query (i have some general knowledge but i just want to be more certain)
one of our cats (lady) recently got desexed so we’ve kept her in a seperate room for about a week. when she first got back from the vet, the other (torvi) was pretty unfriendly (growling and hissing type) but they told us that was normal
now lady has been released from her room (!) and torvi is a bit in edge. i believe lady is trying to initiate playing (meowing, following, running at her, sniffing also) while torvi keeps avoiding her and trying to get away. there’s no hissing or growling from either of them, so i dont think its explicit aggression
sometimes lady runs at her and torvi sort of stares at her or backs off, and then lady will run or back away too
there was one moment where lady tried to jump on her and torvi moved back, so then they stood and stared at each other like cats do before they start fighting. but then lady semi-rolled over and started cleaning herself - which i believe is a submissive behaviour?
anyway im just curious on hearing some opinions cos the last thing i want is these two getting in a fight before lady’s fully healed :,) my understanding is that lady wants to play (she’s also very excited and running around the room, which i realise is not great for her stitches but what can ya do…) while torvi doesnt totally recognise her yet with all the vet/desex scents still lingering
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Cat Body Language and Vocalizations: What They Mean and How to Respond
Do you want to understand what your cat is trying to tell you with their body language and vocalizations? In this article, you will discover how to decode your cat's signals and what they mean. You will also learn how to communicate better with your cat and avoid misunderstandings. Whether you are a new cat owner or a seasoned cat lover, this article will help you speak cat like a pro and bond with your feline friend.
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Cat behavior body language | Best cat facts
If you are a dog owner or are comparing your cat’s behavior to that of your dog. We love them too much because of you will find yourself lacerating your head more often than not, cats are rough and unique and their curious behavior is part of the motive.
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The face says : 3
But the tail says >: (
Can you watch this freaking thing for me
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Like humans, cats experience a variety of fundamental emotions, including joy, sadness, fear, relief, and frustration. Recognizing these feelings and responding appropriately is essential to having a healthy connection with your cat. Visit Instachew for more.
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Absolute “can my friends and I have a sleepover” energy
#BATTINSON MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. truly a wet cat trapped inside a tiger’s body.#yes yes he’s very strong very dangerous. he also makes alfred and Selina take him out to get McDonald’s#and he has 20 PowerPoints presentations about every patrol. this is how it’ll go Alfred.#and it most definitely doesn’t. every time. anyway give this man a chaotic and protective little circus bird#he calls Bruce a bitch in 10 languages and would also comitt atrocities if something happened to him#bruce wayne#dc#dc comics#text#battinson#the batman#batman 2022#alfred pennyworth
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Do cats feel cold? How can I tell if a cat feels cold?
When humans feel cold, we have several options to shelter ourselves and/or warm up the environment we’re in to stop feeling it. But have you ever wondered what happens to our pets when temperatures drop? Especially cats, who, unlike other furry animals, don’t have such thick fur or a double coat like dogs, for example. Do cats feel cold? This question and some other issues are what we will…
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just for the record, that is not happy cat body language. The ears being pulled back in that pose and the tension in the face, with the narrowing of the eyes, means it's upset, probably by all the chalk on it, or the person taking the photo.
If this happens to your cat, you should brush them out or give them a light bath (with a damp cloth and some cat-safe shampoo) as soon as possible. The only way a cat can clean itself is by licking its fur, so it would be forced to inject and/or inhale all of that chalk to try and get clean.
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Cats Crying: Understanding and Addressing Feline Distress
Felines are interesting animals known for their autonomous nature and strange ways of behaving. In any case, when our shaggy friends begin crying, it very well may be troubling for the two them and us. Understanding the purposes for felines crying is fundamental for guaranteeing their prosperity and encouraging an amicable human-cat relationship. In this article, we dig into the universe of felines crying, investigate the expected causes, and give useful answers for address their misery.
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hello! I was scrolling through your blog (delightful) and found the post about Beef and his whiskers position, and I'm ashamed to say that in all my near-thirty years of being around cats and thinking I understand them pretty well I never thought to pay attention to the 'circle shape'. could you please expound a bit on what to look for when it comes to whiskers position and how to interpret it? Beef is an absolute sweetheart but looking at a brachy cat as an example makes it a bit hard for me to generalize. thank you!
Thank you! And also thank you for your patience--- I wanted to give some really good examples and have been scouring my blog for the best circle whisker cats I could find.
Picture heavy post under this.
so this is the cat grimace scale. It's a sort of way to visually see if a cat is in pain/distress, and it gives a simplified view of the things I'm going to discuss. It's important to recognize that whisker shape/position is just ONE piece of communication and doesn't tell the whole story. A lot of this is also based on CONTEXT as well.
When you're looking at a cat face, here are the things you really want to pay attention to:
Ear position—Ears facing forward, ears slightly pulled apart, or ears flattened and rotated outward.
Orbital tightening—Eyes opened, eyes partially opened, or eyes squinted.
Muzzle tension—Muzzle relaxed (round), muzzle mildly tense, or muzzle tense (elliptical).
Whisker position—Whiskers loose and curved, whiskers slightly curved or straight, or whiskers straight and moving forward.
Head position—Head above the shoulder line, head aligned with the shoulder line, or head below the shoulder line or tilted.
Calypso's huge whiskers give a REALLY good visual on the 'circle shape' to look for. You can see her whiskers are pushed forward and are loose and curved. She's feeling playful and engaged! She really wants to know what I'm up to and what's in my hand (spoiler alert, it was treats)
Compare that to this later picture, taken after she heard a dog bark nearby:
Her muzzle is tighter. Her whiskers are pulled back a bit, and are straight. Her ears are set differently as well, one pulled back a bit. She's concerned, but not terribly worried about this strange sound.
You can also compare it to this handsome lad:
Again, his whiskers are fairly straight. They aren't pulled back as far, but he's still very tense. He was extremely tense and upset that I took his water dish away from him (because it needed to be cleaned and changed).
Milo is another great example of excited whiskers. They're pushed forward and curved, forming a sort of circle. Like Calypso, he's interested in what I'm doing and feeling playful. He was very interested in the toy I was throwing for him.
Gumdrop is a good example of a more relaxed whisker position. She's curious, but not feeling playful. Her whiskers are held very loosely rather than being pushed forward. Her tail nub is up, indicating friendliness and confidence.
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my worst quality is that in 4th grade I was really extremely super into Warrior Cats, as in i was one of those kids roleplaying warrior cats on the playground during recess. and i thought it would be really funny to train myself to hiss at people as a startle reflect. unfortunately i did that to myself during some core developmental years and now it's locked into my brain as an actual startle reflex and now, over a decade later, i still hiss at people when being startled. this stays between you, me, my 4k followers, and the internet at large. nobody is allowed to tell my 4th grade best friend that i did this to myself or she'll make fun of me
#mads posts#i was also autistic (pause for the gasps of surprise because this is surprising) so i didn't know how like. body language worked#and i was again obsessed with warrior cats during my developmental years#on an unrelated note i can wiggle my ears#and on a completely unrelated nother note i emote with my ears as part of Big Emotions#which is. objectively insane because it is not part of the human repertoire of facial expressions so nobody knows what to do about it#anyways
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Experiments with pupils and mouths that devolved into shenanigans :)
#you can really tell I was having a normal one when I drew these#I like many of the pupil experiments but don't really like mouths on my iterators#i've seen some people do mouths on itties well though#...really enjoyed noisy cat spearmaster with a mouth tbh#no plans on changing how i usually draw things rn. this was just for fun#Sometimes I miss having pupils and mouths to work with (on slugcats and itties)#Not having either on iterators can be a unique challenge that forces me to practice my body language more#which I like drawing anyways so it works out#antennae are suuuper fun to use for expressions too#rain world#flickerdoodles#art#group pic
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Cass (nervously glancing at Austen): Jason, why is your cat staring at me?
Jason (while washing dishes, still focused on his task): Is his back arched out?
Cass: No, but he keeps staring at me and I can't tell if he's going to pounce on me or let me pet him.
Jason (raising an eyebrow): Is he growling?
Cass (biting her lip): Um, no, but he sounds like he’s vibrating and now he’s on my lap... what do I do?
Jason chuckled, glancing over at the anxious woman.
Jason (teasingly): I feel like I can see what the issue is. But why are you always tense around cats?
Cass (frowning slightly): They’re hard to read. One second they look indifferent, like they want head pats, and then they flip out and start running around the room. What do they want?
Jason: Servants, affection, treats… and boxes.
Jason walked over to them as Austen meowed, settling comfortably on Cass's lap. She smiled nervously with tension in her posture suggested she was bracing for a pounce or a clawing.
Jason (grinning): I think he likes you; he probably thinks you're a cat.
Cass groaned and blushed at the thought, but her expression softened as Austen continued to purr happily while napping on her lap. A genuine smile blossomed on her face.
Cass: I’m not a cat person, but this one can get an exception.
Jason: Works for him.
#cassandra wayne#cassandra cain#cass cain#cassandra not liking animals because she can't read their body language is the funniest canon to me#cats are like the ultimate hard to read animals too but they're so cute#jason todd loves cats#batfamily#batman#batfamily shenanigans#batfamily headcanons#jason todd#batfamily fanfiction#batfamily adventures#flash fiction#batfamily fluff#microfiction#batfamily comedy#script fic#batfamily funny#dc fanfiction#writers on tumblr#batfamily wholesome#canon divergence#batfamily microfiction
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IMPORTANT PSA!!
i'm slightly peeved about this portrayal of narinder so i made a comic about it grrrrrr wagging means the cat is ANGY not HAPPY anyway have a good day c:
#cotl comic#cult of the lamb#cotl#cotl shitpost#cotl meme#narilamb#please guys read up on cat body language i beg you just skim it#if i was a cat my tail would be wagging if i saw such an inaccurate portrayal#smalltownrook comic#smalltownrook art
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