If the tail is curved gently downward, then
curved up again at the tip:
The cat is relaxed and comfortable. |
If the the tail is slightly raised and softly
curved:;
The cat is beginning to get interested in
something. |
If the tail is erect, but tip is tilted over,
either forward or back:
The cat is very interested and feeling friendly. |
If the tail is fully erect and tip is vertical:
The cat is offering a friendly, cheerful
greeting. |
If the tail is erect with whole length or tip
quivering gently:
The cat is showing affection. |
If the tail is still, but the tip is twitching
occasionally:
The cat is slightly irritated or pensive. |
If the tail is still, but tip is twitching
intensely:
The cat is very annoyed. |
If the tail is swishing vigorously from side to
side:
The cat is angry.* |
If the tail is straight up and fully bristled:
The cat is showing aggression (toward another
cat). |
If the tail is arched and bristled:
The cat may attack if further provoked. may attack if further provoked. |
If the tail is lowered and fluffed out:
The cat is afraid. afraid. |
If the tail is raised and fluffed out (the
"Big Tail"):
The cat is probably happily chasing around. |
If the tail is fully lowered, perhaps tucked
between hind legs:
The cat is showing defeat or submissiveness
(toward another cat). |
If the tail is held to one side, and the cat is
crouched or with rump in air:
This female cat is ready to mate. |
