![]() To read most recent questions Click here!Ĭlick here to see the full list of Ask Dr. If he is sensing any “stress” – this may help.Īn article that might be helpful to you is Why Do Cats Spray? If the tail quivers while the cat is standing, it most likely means that it’s marking its territory. Read Selecting the Right Environmental Enrichment for Your Cat.Īnother thing that you can try is a commercial pheromone product such as Feliway® that releases happy cat scents into the environment. Next, make sure he has a stimulating environment. To help, read Cat Toys – Selecting the Right Toys for Your Cats Play Preference. Know his play type and ensure he has toys. Next, make sure he has plenty of stimulation and play. I’d recommend a few things – first, make sure he is neutered. Inappropriate urination and spraying is one of the most common behavioral reasons cats are given to shelters, turned out of homes or euthanized. It can also be a precursor to spraying in a small percentage of cats. Some cats will go through the motions without actually spraying.ĭave, this is not a big worry. Some cats do that same behavior and “spray” which releases a scent that marks their territory. My opinion of this behavior is that it is more than a “greeting” but also dominance and marking behavior. Many cats will greet you, sometime rub against you with their tail up then wiggle their rear and sort of “twitch” their tails. I know exactly what you are talking about. ![]() That was a very good question and description of Cheddar’s behavior. He is very sweet but just a little different. What does a quivering cat tail mean Septemby Tammy Slater A quivering cat tail could mean a variety of things and understanding their body language is key to communicating with your feline friend. He is very at home with us now so we can only assume it is some kind of a greeting he is doing. We don’t know if this is a greeting or a sign of nervousness. Almost like a short tailed dog wagging his tail. He will come in, stop, tail up and wiggle his bum or shake his bum area. We started noticing it and then really paid attention to it. It is something he virtually always does when he comes to say hello. Cats’ tails may tremble while they are playing or when they are in a playful mood. The tail quiver is also a humorous indicator. This is a sign of contentment and trust, meaning that the cat is at ease with the human or animal with whom it is engaging. But almost without fail the first thing he does is stop and wiggle the top of his bum with his tail straight up in the air. When cats’ tails quiver, it’s usually a sign that they’re happy and content with where they are. When I am on my computer working away he will come in to say hello to me doing figure 8’s around my legs as cats do. ![]() He does a rather peculiar kind of behavior. In all aspects one of the sweetest little kitties I have ever had. ![]()
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