Cats are mysterious animals. They do not bark, they rarely follow commands, and they do not wag their tails the way dogs do.

"A relaxed tail position that does not move much is usually indicate of a low emotional arousal," Siracusa said. "For example, when a cat is just moving from point A to point B and does not want ...

“If a tail is moving, like wiping [side to side], that’s usually a sign of irritation. They’re getting worked up about something,” Chin said. “A relaxed cat or a happy cat will have ...

It would then move on to the next generation, and so on.” Some scientists have even suggested that tail-up evolved in captive-bred colonies of ancient Egypt, where cats were sacred and also ...

“Rapid tail movement, along with pinned ears, a tense body, and growling usually indicate anger, annoyance or distress,” Bonk says. DeVoss says she has witnessed cats moving their tail while ...

A cat's tail is remarkably flexible, thanks to its unique anatomy. It consists of 18 to 23 small bones, known as caudal vertebrae, which interlock like a chain, enabling the tail to move in many ...

Why do cats rub against you? And why do cats wag their tails? Experts say that when your favorite feline’s tail starts moving, there’s a reason. Of course, decoding cat behavior may require a ...

Wand toys are a great way to play with your cat, as they move in an interesting way and keep your hands out of the way of sharp claws. This option is even tail-like, which might appeal to cats who ...

as the cat was shown lying on a bed, waving his tail. A message overlaid on the clip said: "Moving tail (yay!) but also worried he might overwork it again." A caption posted with the video read ...