cat communication
Cat body language uses ears, eyes, tail, and posture as a multi-channel system. Learn to read the 'Whole Cat' with the CatCog 5-Point Signal Check for accurate interpretation.
Cats produce 21 distinct vocalizations in three acoustic categories. Domestic cats evolved meows at 609 Hz (2.5x higher than wild cats) to manipulate humans. Each cat develops a private language with their owner.
Cats stare at owners to monitor their 'secure base' and update mental maps of their environment. 65% of cats demonstrate secure attachment, using owners as a source of safety. Cat staring is attachment-driven vigilance, not aggression.
Cats cannot apologize because they lack guilt and reconciliation behaviors. What owners interpret as 'apologies' are attachment signals, scent-marking, and de-escalation tactics serving entirely different functions.
cat communication
The cat loaf position serves two biological functions: Thermoregulation (conserving body heat by reducing surface area) and Relaxed Readiness (staying comfortable while remaining ready to spring). While usually a sign of contentment, a hunched or tense loaf can indicate abdominal pain.