Decoding Your Cat: Understand Feline Feelings Through Body Language! Cats may not talk, but theyre constantly communicating! From playful twitches to subtle ear flicks, heres how to tell what your kitty is really feeling. Positive Emotions Curious & Interested Ears forward, eyes wide, body leaning in theyre ready to explore! Friendly Rubbing your leg? Upright tail with a curl? Thats love and comfort. Attentive Ears perked, still body theyre watching and waiting. Relaxed & Happy Lounging, loose muscles, slow tail swish = total zen. Youre Mine Cheek rubs or kneading = scent marking & affection. Trusting Exposes belly = deep trust not always an invite to rub!. Playful & Excited Bouncy steps, twitchy upright tail, dilated pupils = Lets play! Negative Emotions Cautious Low body, swiveling ears, narrowed eyes assessing danger. Worried Tense posture, wide eyes, tail tucked = Im unsure Anxious Pacing, grooming, panting stress signs are stacking up. Irritated Flattened ears, flicking tail, growling = Back off! Scared Hiding, dilated pupils, tightly curled body fear in full effect. Super Terrified Arched back, puffed-up fur, hissing or fleeing total panic mode. Other Moods Hunting/Focused Low stalk, twitchy tail, locked eyes, dilated pupils the predator awakens! 易 Pro Tip: Always watch the ears, eyes, tail, and posture they reveal more than meows ever could!