Do you find your cat’s body language confusing?

This is one of the reasons I have wrote a book all about cat body language. With Celia Haddon’s help I have created videos so as well as reading about it you can see it.

I wanted to create something that is informative but does not overwhelm as I know cat body language may be confusing.

Cat body language does not need to be confusing

If you know what you are looking for you can help understand a cat’s emotional state and motivation and take steps to help them. A cat can feel anxious, fearful, frustrated and even be fearful of pain – it can be anticipated.

If a cat has experienced fear for a while they may also:

·      Not use the litter tray

·      Over groom – leaving sparse fur or show patches of skin

·      Have sickness

·      Decrease their playing behaviour

·      Be hypervigilant to noise

·      Pretend to be asleep

·      Swallow

A cat who is frustrated can also bite if the need is not met. Frustration may involve:

Tail thrashing

Persistent meowing

Lick their shoulder

Move their ears

Why I think this book is important

People who look after your cat may not recognise signs and it can help them.

Cats cannot speak to us but stress can make them poorly. Understanding their body language means we can help them.

How the book can support you

You can spot subtle signs you may not notice unless you know what to look for 

You can share information with others

You can understand triggers for certain emotional states and see how you can help your cat.

If any of this resonates you can purchase my book here.

References: Carney, H., Gourkow N., ‘Impact of stress and distress on cat behaviour and body language’ International Cat Care (n.d.) ISFM Guide to Feline Stress and Health. International Society of Feline Medicine.