Cat Facts 6

•  Kneading — which some people refer to as “making biscuits” — is a sign of contentment and happiness. Cats knead their mothers when they are nursing to stimulate the let-down of milk.
• Meowing is a behavior that cats developed exclusively to communicate with people.
• When a cat flops over and exposes his belly, it’s not always an invitation for a belly rub. A cat does this when he’s relaxed and showing trust.
• When cats hit you with retracted claws, they’re playing, not attacking.
• When dogs wag their tails, they may be expressing happiness. But this isn’t the case for cats! When your cat wags her tail, it’s her way of warning you that you are getting on her last nerve.
• When your cat sticks his butt in your face, he is doing so as a gesture of friendship.
• Whiskers are also good indicators of a cat’s mood. When a cat is scared, he put his whiskers back. But when a cat is in hunting mode, he puts his whiskers forward.
• Your cat drapes its tail over another cat, your dog, or you as a symbol of friendship.