Want to know what a cat is really thinking? Look at her tail. Each tail movement tells us (and other cats) something about a cat’s emotional state.

Tail low and fluffed out
I'm afraid
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Tail fluffy & erect with tip stiffly vertical
I'm glad to see you
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Tail still with tip twitching
I'm irritated
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Tail erect with tip tilted
I'm friendly
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Tail raised slightly, softly curved
I'm interested
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Tail erect with length quivering
I adore you!
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Tail to one side
Amorous
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Tail tucked between legs
I'm worried
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Tail straight and fully bristled
Watch out!
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