Madeline SchwartzA Cat Tail...
February 15th 2008 02:08
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Wagging Tail
When a dog wags its tail in that familiar broad stroked side to side manner, it means the dog is happy and content. When a cat wags its tail it does not mean the same thing at all. A cat wagging its tail is usually a sign of some level of predatory indecision or conflict.
For example, if I'm hunting, stalking or tracking something. May be perfectly still, except for my tail which flits from side to side. I might also do this when I'm playing/fighting with one another and this often happens between two dominant male cats. Once in a while I may have my tail still, but only the tip flutters. This is to be interpreted as a milder form of internal conflict.
Sometimes a my tail might start to flutter while I get petting it. This petting aggression again signals a predatory indecision on the part of the cat. You must stop petting immediately, or you may well get swatted or bitten.
If I wag my tails when sleep. This usually indicates that I'm resting contentedly but still alert.
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