Does Your Cat Caress You?

Does your cat caress you with his tail? That's a sign of deep affection.

I've noticed my cats will come to me and rub against me, then lean in at the tail end, with their tails toward me from the base to tip. This is the start of a caress.

Other times, I've noticed Beasley, since it's his spot in the bed, lay with his back to me, and put his tail up (if he were standing) and caress my arm. He actually wraps his tail around my arm and moves it up and down, like he's petting me.

Fluffy likes to lay on my lap, and will wrap her tail around my middle. If I move her tail to something that looks more comfortable for her, she will move it back to where she had it. She then twitches the tip of her tail to "pet" me. It's a way of saying "thank you" for the lap space.

Cats have many uses for their tails. Check your cat's tail out and let me know how s/he uses it...

Helping Out!

I've come to an agreement with Only Natural Pets and their new Community Forum.
ONP Cat Behavior Forum

I'll be doing some online counseling through the Cat Behavior forum. I'm not moderating the forum, just a regular contributor. If you have any kitty problems you'd like me to talk about, I'll be glad to address them....

I won't be recommending any products they do not sell, so if I feel you need something they don't carry, I'll be sure to tell you that I can't help....

In that case, you will have to go through my regular counseling channel at the website,
For the Love of Cats