Yesterday, a fan chatted with me, mentioning that their cat often raises and trembles its tail, asking if this is marking territory. Actually, their statement has some merit, but it’s not entirely correct. So, what exactly does a cat’s tail represent?
It turns out that many cats perform this action, which is not only for marking territory but also possibly a signal of expressing affection towards you. They are very happy to see you, appear relaxed and content, and are confident in their surroundings.
In fact, when a cat raises its tail high like a flagpole, or slowly curves the tip of its tail into a question mark, it is a way of expressing their interest. This posture usually appears when they greet or welcome their owner home. However, a tail raised high with trembling is more excited than a simply straight-up tail, similar to the feeling of meeting an old friend after many years or reuniting with family.
If your cat shakes its tail at you, it means it considers you its best friend and is full of trust in you. If your cat usually doesn’t like to be touched, then this is an excellent opportunity for petting the cat. If you can play with it a bit longer, it will be even happier and trust you more.
But be sure to pay attention because cats do shake their tails when marking territory. If the cat trembles its tail at a high frequency while also standing and spraying urine everywhere, then you should not play with it at this time. Be careful that the cat doesn’t mark you as well; that odor will definitely become an unforgettable memory.
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