Happy Cats!

If you’re anything like me, knowing that your cat is happy is one of the most important things to understand! 😺

So, lets take a look at some of the tell ‘tail’ signs that your cat is happy! 🐾

Making biscuits (also known as kneading)

This is when your cat pushes and pulls their front paws in and out against either you or carpet in a kind of kneading motion. It is usually accompanied with a slow purr and even dribbling!

Social Roll

A cat’s belly is a very vulnerable area for them, and it is a very big privilege for them to show it you. However, this certainly is NOT an invitation to touch it! Some cats will allow you to stroke their belly but be sure to look for signs if they would rather you just look and not touch! A simple stroke on the head may be a better response.

Upright and Quivering Tail

You can understand a lot about your cat’s mood by looking at the tail. If your cat is happy, as they approach you, their tail will be up high with a slight curve at the tip. In some cases, you might even see a little quiver at the base of the tail.

Head Butt

Cat’s have unique scent glands on their skin and particularly in their cheeks. If your cat head butts, you or rubs their cheek against you then they are leaving behind their scent on you and claiming you as their own! It is a very special invitation to be part of their social group. They also have scent glands around their chin, top of their head and on the base of their tail.

Grooming in front of you

Cats can feel very vulnerable while they are grooming because they are not prepared if a predator was to come along. If your cat is

grooming in front of you then this means that they feel very comfortable and safe around you.

Slow Blinking

If your cat looks at you and slowly closes and opens their eyes, this shows that they are feeling relaxed and happy in your presence. Slow blinking is a way of saying ‘I love you’ in the cat language. This is actually something that you can do back to them, and they will know that you love them too!

- Emma