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Tip
60 - Cat wagging its tail
When
a dog wags its tail in that familiar broad stroked side to side
manner, it means the dog is happy and content. When
a cat wags its tail it does not mean the same thing at all. A
cat wagging its tail is usually a sign of some level of predatory
indecision
or conflict. A classic example is a cat that is hunting,
stalking or
tracking something. The cat may be perfectly still, except for
its tail
which flits from side to side. In this instance, the cat is deciding
if and when it should pounce or chase its prey. Cats might also
do this when they are playing/fighting with one another and this
often happens between two dominant male cats. Once in a while
you may
notice the cat's tail is still, but only
the
tip flutters. This is to be interpreted as a milder form of internal
conflict.
Sometimes a cat's tail might start to flutter while
you are petting it. This petting aggression again
signals a predatory indecision on the part of the cat. You must
stop petting immediately,
or you
may
well get swatted or bitten.
Cats
may wag their tails when they sleep. This usually indicates that
they are resting contentedly but still alert.
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