Gestures
Touching noses with another cat- Hello
Constantly licking another cat's fur- sharing tongues
Brushing tail on back or flank- Calming
Lick on the nose- want to play
Lick on the shoulder- Respect
Licking constantly-Cleaning.
Tail held high- confident/proud
Head tilted to the side- Huh
Purring- happy
Stretching- I am relaxed.
Lick on the ear- Comforting
Nuzzle- Comfort
Lick own chest fur- Hide embarrassment
Kneading paws against any surface- I am content.
Lick on the paw- You are my friend
Touching noses- I like you
Lick on the cheek- I really like you
Touch nose to cheek(For lovers)- I’m glad you’re here
Touching nose to cheek-I’m happy for you
Lick below the chin- I want you forever
Lick on forehead- I love you/Will you be my mate
Lick on the tail- Will you be my mate
Entwining Tail with another cat's- We will be together, forever
Lick under/on belly- I want kits
Rubbing against you- I like you/Don’t worry/I love you
Rubs tail anywhere- Flirty, comforting or curious
Eyes wide open- surprise/fear
On your back- you are stronger then me/I respect you
Tail tucked low- fear
Tail tucked- Scared
Tail fluffed up- anger/fear
Coat standing up/bristled- fear/anger
Flatten ears- back off
Snarling- back off before I make you
Growling/Hissing/Spitting- Angry
Raking claws on something- sharpening claws
Bares teeth- get away from me
Tail held erect- Stop
Tail rippling- Move forward with care
Tail held erect and sweeping slowly from side to side- Retreat silently
Tail pointing low, parallel to ground, and sweeping- Spread out
Tail flattened- Get down
Tail bobbing- Enemy sighted
Tail hooked- Danger
Tail Pointed sharply- Go that way
Tail held erect and waving side to side- Stay behind me
Tail kinked over back- Follow me