2007-08-22 21:13:28 · 9 answers · asked by madcat74 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The tail swishing doesn't always mean they are mad....I keep telling people, but they don't believe me, that cats when really really content, will wag their tails. I have a cat that every night comes up for her scratching....I must scratch this cat all over for abour a half hour or so, till she is content. This is a every night occurance, and she purrs so loud and her tail just wags. When the tail is going and the ears are laid back, then you have to be careful. Chances are she/he will not be purring.
2007-08-22 21:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by Peg D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't just swish their tail when they are peeved - they swish their tail when they are extremely content as well. They also swish when they are in a playful mood.
If the tip of the tail is curling up and down, this is a sign of feline elation. If it is the whole tail, this is a playful kitty.
Cats don't purr in pain - they shut down, or meow continuously. It is perfectly normal for your cat to purr and swish its tail - just enjoy your pet!
2007-08-23 06:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Basil M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not - cats also purr when unhappy 'cos they use it as a comforter! Weird but true! Your puddy swishing it's tail may just be it's not sure whether to settle or not.
2007-08-23 10:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jayne R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello madcat74,
fried_tc is quite correct, the fact that a cat is purring does not necessarily mean it is happy or content.
If a cat is purring and clawing the ground it could be a way for them to relieve stress, discomfort or simply a way for them to comfort themselves.
I have had cats as pets and I always used to think that when they purred and lightly stroked the ground with their paws it meant they were happy and content, This is quite often not the case.
For more information on the reason cats purr please visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purr
or;
http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/a/why_cats_purr.htm
2007-08-23 04:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by Poseidon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats will sometimes purr to comfort themselves. So it is not uncommon for cats that have been run over to purr, it helps to calm them down.
If your cat is not in pain then it could just be that they are upset about something and they are trying to make themselves feel better.
2007-08-23 05:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Tracy T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purring is an indication that the cat is not a threat, rather than a sign of happiness. The swishing tail is a sign of being peeved about something.
So the two can go together.....not happy, but not going to attack you because of it.
2007-08-23 04:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Purring isn't always a sign of happiness.
It can also be a sign of unrest, pain, being upset or being angry. Are their ears pinned back when they do this?
2007-08-23 04:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by fried_tc 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Basically, cats are nuts. They're paranoid schizophrenics who think they rule the world.
2007-08-23 04:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by daveygod21 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Some times they do if they are on your lap, happy, but not comfy
2007-08-23 04:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋