It is always hard for the owner to figure out what the cat is thinking. In fact, the cat’s current state and mood can be understood through the cat’s body language. As long as the owner is good at discovering it, he will see the difference. The wagging posture of a cat's tail can indicate the cat's current state and mood.

Cat’s tail

The tail is slightly curved downward and the tip of the tail is slightly curved upward: this means that the cat is enjoying a leisurely and comfortable life.

The tail is slightly raised and softly bent: the cat is becoming interested in something in front of it.

The tail is erect and the tip of the tail is curved: This means that the cat has a strong interest in you, is friendly and willing to get close, but still has some reservations.

The tail is erect and the tip of the tail is straight: very willing to get close and have no reservations. Adult cats do this to imitate the actions of kittens to get close to their mothers. The kitten's cue is to ask the mother cat to check its rear end.

The tail is completely drooped and tucked between the hind legs: this is a sign of panic, or a submissive cat is signaling to its peers that it has a low status in the cat community.

The tail is down and the fur is standing up: this means that it is very scared.

The tail swings strongly from both sides: This signal indicates that the cat is very angry. If the tail continues to swing vigorously from one side to the other, it means that it is ready to attack at any time.

The tail remains motionless, but the tip of the tail suddenly vibrates: This tail wagging pattern indicates that the cat is feeling a little irritable. The more powerful the tail tip vibrates, it means it is about to claw someone.

The tail is raised and vibrating: A slight vibration usually occurs in a cat that has just been petted by its owner. This body language seems to have a "personal identification" meaning.

Tail put aside: When a female cat is ready to mate with a male cat, her tail will be moved aside. When the male cat sees this posture, he knows that he can get close to him without being attacked.

The tail is erect and the hair is vertical: This is a defensive signal, indicating that the cat will attack if it continues to be threatened.

What’s interesting is that the meanings of many cats’ tails are exactly the opposite of those of dogs. Therefore, it’s no wonder that cats and dogs often fight when they meet. It turns out to be a “language barrier”. And we cat owners can also observe the cat's body language more often. We can learn a lot from its tail, so that we can understand what the cat wants to express and communicate with it easier.