Cats’ Tails Tell Tales

Feline vocalizations, body language, scent communication, visual signals, and tactile communication are fascinating.

Body language, the most important method of communicating for cats, involves the face, eyes, ears, tail, and body posture. When a cat greets a friend, the body relaxes, the hair lies flat, and the tail stands up and often quivers. Musa4364/Shutterstock

Q: I am about to adopt a cat, my first. I want to understand what my new cat is trying to tell me through meowing and body language. Please educate me.

A: Congratulations on adopting your new family member and learning how to communicate with your kitty. Feline vocalizations, body language, scent communication, visual signals, and tactile communication are fascinating.