

Your cat may climb up or jump onto you or raise up their front legs to place their paws on you.Your cat may follow you around and weave in and around your legs while being very responsive to your movements.Your cat may rub against you (possibly in quite a ‘frantic’ or exaggerated way).Their purr might also be higher pitched, more urgent, and less pleasant-sounding. Your cat may produce a louder, frequent, more urgent and less pleasant-sounding meow.Your cat’s tail may be held completely vertically – it may even look slightly ‘puffed up’ or appear to quiver a little at the base.Their tail may wave gently and rhythmically from side to side, but it should not be ‘swishing’/’thrashing’ or ‘thumping’.Your cat may be very focused on you, behaving in a way that is aimed to get (and sustain) your attention.fuss, food or play), they are likely to display some of the following body language: If your cat is anticipating something that they normally get from you, (i.e.

How can you tell if your cat wants something from you?

Your cat’s eyes may be more rounded than almond shaped, with relatively large or dilated pupils to reflect their heightened level of alertness or interest.The exception to this is when your cat is hunting, playing or preparing to jump. Your cat’s posture is likely to be upright and pointing towards the thing they are interested in, but there should be no obvious tension or hunching. Your cat is likely to appear quite focused on the thing they want or are waiting for (i.e.Your cat is likely to appear quite ‘alert’, aware of, and responsive to their surroundings.Take a look at our video on understanding cat body language. Your cat might also show signs of excitement when they’re exploring outside, hunting, or playing with their toys. The best times to look out for signs of excitement are just before mealtimes, when your cat approaches you for a fuss, or when you go to the cupboard where your cat’s toys or treats are kept. Your cat will show their excitement through their body language in different ways depending on the situation but there are some general things to look out for to tell if your cat is excited.
