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By Franny Syufy, About.com Guide to Cats since 1997

Cats Body Language: A Picture Tour

Tuesday May 20, 2008
We can learn a lot about our cats' temperament, as well as their health at any given time by learning and observing their body language. They may or may not vocalize, but in most cases, cats' body language is unmistakable.

What sort of impression do you have about this cat's body language?
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Photo Credit: Mr. Cat © Tanis

- Posted by Janet Tobiassen DVM, Guide to Veterinary Medicine

Comments

July 24, 2006 at 10:40 am
(1) me says:

gosh not majny preople signed this avv they?

July 24, 2006 at 10:41 am
(2) me says:

i just signed sumat that woz made over a year ago!

March 19, 2007 at 4:44 pm
(3) WHAT! says:

I needed stuff about anger and fear!

May 20, 2008 at 6:26 am
(4) E. Bunghammehr says:

What does it mean when your cat drags it’s righ rear leg when he walks. It happens after long bouts of play with our dog Chester. My vet said it was nothing to be concerned about, but I’m not too sure. I looked through all links and couldn’t find any similarities.

E.B.

May 20, 2008 at 8:55 am
(5) Andrew says:

EB, I know exactly what it is. My Moggie loves to tease my sweet Rottweiler “Buster” and they play a little hard. He often playfully bites her hind quarter and it temporarily causes one of the leg to drag for a little while. That is usually a good sign that it is time to take a break and let Buster outside to play in the yard. My vet says it is something akin to your arm going to sleep when you lay on it wrong. Nothing to be worried about!

May 20, 2008 at 9:38 am
(6) Dr. Neely says:

This is a great article that is timeless. So much can be learned from a cat’s body language and the more an owner knows about this, the better their care can be for their cat. Great job on this important subject! Dr. Neely www.askthecatdoctor.com/blog

May 21, 2008 at 8:21 am
(7) Annette says:

What does it suggest when a kitten keeps pawing at one ear?

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