Truths behind What Cat Behaviors Actually Mean
Marty Mcfly
Published
06/08/2015
13 possible truths behind the average cat behavior.
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Chirping out the Window at Birds: “Experts” say: Chattering is a reflex motion in anticipation of hunting -
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Ready to Pounce: “Experts” say: Cats wiggle back and forth to position themselves for the perfect attack. The truth: Cats have satellite transmitters in their bodies and must periodically recalibrate to receive transmissions from their home planet. -
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Rolling Back and Forth on the Carpet: “Experts” say: Your cat is showing submission or inviting you to play. The truth: Your cat ate some bad Thai food and is writhing in pain. -
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Making Squinty Eyes at You: “Experts” say: Cats squint at you when they’re content. Slowly closing their eyes at you is a sign of trust. The truth: Your cat’s eyes are overly sensitive to the sun and it’s squinting because it wants a new pair of Ray-Bans -
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Sleeping in a Perfect Circle: “Experts” say: Sleeping in a circle conserves body heat. The truth: Time is cyclical, and nobody understands this better than cats. When your cat sleeps in a circle, it’s a sign that this world is ending and giving way to a greater, more terrifying universe. -
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"Kneading" with Its Paws: “Experts” say: As kittens, cats will knead their mother’s stomach to produce milk, and this is most likely a leftover trait from kittenhood. It might also be an instinctual part of settling down to sleep. -
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Sitting in "Cat Loaf" Formation: “Experts” say: Your cat tucks its paws underneath it because it feels content and safe, plus it keeps body heat from escaping. -
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Showing Its Belly to You: “Experts” say: An exposed belly is a sign of trust. The truth: An exposed belly is a trap. Your cat knows you can’t resist snuggling its furry belly, at which point it will attack you and feast on your flesh. Beware. -
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Staring off into Space, Wide-Eyed: “Experts” say: Cats have keen senses, and the smallest movement will catch their attention. They probably saw a bug or a speck of dust. -
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Sleeping in Boxes: “Experts” say: Cats are drawn to the confined space of a box because it offers security. -
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Sitting on Your Computer When You Need to Work: “Experts” say: Cats like warm places, and your laptop is warm. -
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Nowhere to Be Found, No Matter How Hard You Look: “Experts” say: Cats are good at hiding. Maybe he’s under your bed? -
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The "Hug 'N' Bite: “Experts” say: Wrestling and biting is a normal part of play for cats.
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