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The Importance Of Cat Language

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Cats are absolutely adorable. So adorable, in fact, that they have worked their way up to being the second most popular type of pet in the world (fish are the most popular, surprisingly).

But as cute as they are, cats are also notoriously difficult to understand. If you’re a cat owner, you are no doubt aware that sometimes it seems like your cat doesn’t even know what it wants beyonding simply annoying you.

In this video, we’re going to be examining the secrets and nuances of cat language to help you better understand what your feline friend is thinking and feeling.

Let’s get started.

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Trying to understand a cat can feel like trying to understand a stop sign written in an extinct language and placed in front of a car with …show more content…

What’s In A Purr?

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When we hear a cat meowing, our general assumption is that they must be pretty content with their surroundings. While cats do indeed purr to show their happiness, purring is not always a sign that your cat is comfortable.

Cats often purr when they find themselves in stressful situations as a means of reassuring themselves. This sort of anxiety induced purring is particularly common among cats who have been abandoned or placed in the car of a vet or boarding house as it reminds them of home. It’s pretty much the feline equivalent of singing your favorite song to get yourself through an unpleasant situation.

Keep this in mind the next time you hear your cat purring. Before you pat yourself on the back for being such a good cat owner, take a couple of minutes to inspect your kitty to make sure they don’t have any cuts or scratches making them uncomfortable.
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