When my neighbors cat came over

betta lover · Member Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 53 Location: New York

My neighbors (female) cat was in the backyard and my cat (female) was looking outside. (My cat is a indoor cat.) And when my cat saw my neighbors cat her tail was tumping wildly. I don't know if she was scared, mad, or want to go play with her. Does anyone know?

Mary_NH · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject:

tail twitching I believe is mad

Mary_NH · Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject:

http://www.kittyangels.org/language.html

Cassie · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:50 am Post subject:

Booger's tail twitches in anticipation (like when I pick up the laser light, she begins chattering her teeth and twitching her tail right away) and her tail twitches and thumps when she see's kitties outside her windows. I think she's more exicted than upset. She's watched me pet the outside kitties and had no problem curling up with me when I come in right after. I really think it's more curiosity and excitement myself. But I also think that all cats (like people) are different in how they react.

nern · Moderator Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 5042 Location: NY

I think it indicates that a cat is highly aroused, not neccessary excited or angry. I've seen my cats do this during stressful events (such as nail trimming) but also during play.

dana_pie · New member Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 10