| Pictures of cats' body language can tell you a lot | | | | depend on the personality of your cat. Since you |
| about what your cat is thinking. But ask yourself | | | | know your cat, pick and choose what you think |
| this question first - is there something going on | | | | would be worth trying. |
| that would make your cat act the way it is? Did | | | | The first thing to try is to simply walk away. |
| something change in your cat's home | | | | Don't give the cat any more attention. The |
| environment? A new addition to the household | | | | second thing you can try is to pick the cat up and |
| (human or animal)? Did you play too roughly with | | | | point it in another direction. If this works, you've |
| your cat? Pictures of cats' ears and tails will give | | | | got a handle on the situation. If not, then put the |
| you some of the information you need to get a | | | | cat in the bathroom for about five minutes. |
| handle on cat language. However, first hand | | | | You're trying to train your cat that aggression is |
| experience is usually a whole lot better. That is | | | | NOT good. You can also try distraction with a lure |
| unless you happen to have a cat with its ears | | | | toy. In the final analysis, handle your cat with |
| pinned back and a nice set of teeth showing. | | | | respect and care, don't roughhouse too much |
| Pictures of cats can tell you a lot about their | | | | with them, keep them in a low stress |
| general state of mind, but they don't let you | | | | environment and remember that some factors |
| know what you are supposed to do when you | | | | (pre-existing ones you had no control over) may |
| are faced with an unhappy camper. In a nutshell if | | | | have also contributed to their cranky disposition. |
| you have a cat that takes exception to living in | | | | Enough on cranky dispositions! What about |
| general, it's usually a good idea to have him Vet | | | | pictures of cats with a happy attitude? Here's |
| checked for any possible medical problems first. | | | | what you would be looking for in a happy cat. |
| As cats age, some get grumpy and grumpy can | | | | Look for tail tall and straight and ears forward a |
| translate into aggression at times. Watch their diet | | | | touch and high - perked up if you will. Some |
| as well. A cat that is not getting the proper | | | | pictures of cats that are in a grand mood will |
| nutrition can get bent out of shape in no time flat | | | | show the tip of the tail just slightly bent over his |
| because they aren't feeling well. There is evidence | | | | back. If the tail is horizontal your cat is having a |
| that tuna, yeast and hormone-injected meats | | | | so-so average day. Drooping tails usually indicate |
| have been known to cause some cats to get | | | | unhappiness or poor health. See your Vet. If |
| upset. | | | | you've ever seen pictures of cats with a tail all |
| Pictures of cats staring down other cats or a dog | | | | puffed out and looking like a bottle-brush, it |
| will tell you the cat is about to let fly by looking at | | | | means your cat is about ready to attack or is |
| the ears and the whiskers. The ears will be pinned | | | | very frightened. A rapidly thrashing tail means |
| tight to their head and their whiskers close to | | | | "Bug off, you're bothering me!" A slowly wagging |
| their noses. They haul in their whiskers so they | | | | tail means your cat in on the alert. If your cat is |
| can show off their lovely razor sharp teeth. No | | | | anxious about something or fearful, you may see |
| doubt you've seen pictures of cats with their | | | | lip licking and in some cases purring. Talk about |
| heads lowered, staring down their noses, with | | | | mixed signals! |
| whiskers plastered to their faces. You clearly | | | | Cat body language is an art of sorts, but once |
| know what is about to happen. | | | | owned by a feline, you pick up the lingo really |
| Ahhh but what to do when your cat attacks you? | | | | quickly, not to mention the fun of trying to figure |
| There are several things that come to mind and | | | | out what they heck they're trying to tell you. |
| you might want to try some of these. Whether | | | | To find out more about picture products please |
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