This article covers several methods of understanding, and communicating with your cat. The methods discussed here can help you to get closer to your fury cat and become his lovely friend.
1.Pay attention to his vocalizations
Cats are capable of understanding us through queue words and our tone, somewhat like dogs, though unlike dogs it's likely they will ignore you. Still, it's a good idea to keep a fair amount of vocalized communication between you and your cat for those special bonding moments or, on the other hand, if your cat decides to stretch its claws on your new couch. To communicate verbally with your cat, we want to have ‘trigger words’ the cat can associate with certain behaviors. For example, have a trigger word when your cat is friendly or affectionate. These words are meant to communicate how you feel towards your cat's actions or behavior. Use repetition and gestures for reinforcement, only in the moment though, otherwise it's confusing.
2. Watch the cat's tail
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A cat's tail movement can be described as a form of feline sign language. For instance, if a cat's tail is straight up with a curl at the end that will indicate that the cat is feeling good or he is happy. Other tail signal and their meanings are:
Tail twitching: The cat is excited or anxious, it can be hard to tell, so use in conjunction with the other methods.
Fur on tail is fluffed out or raised: Excitement or aggression, again use in conjunction with other methods.
Tail straight up or in an N shape with fur raised: Aggression, it is probably a good idea to keep your distance.
Tail tucked between legs: Pretty much the same as dogs here, this is fear.
3. Notice his body language
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Cats are very good at communicating with their bodies than humans. There can be many certain gestures to convey their messages. For example, if your cat is lifting her nose while tilting his head back a little, then this means 'I acknowledge you'. Sometimes they can even greet you with this manner sitting near the windows. If you cat feels fear he will likely lay his ears back. This can also mean that he is anxious and wants to play with you or he wants to know something. Whenever you notice he is flicking his tongue out slightly while licking his lower lip, it will mean that your cat is worried and a little bit apprehensive and needs your warm attention.
4. Talk to your cat
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Remember, the more you communicate with your cat, the better and faster he will learn. Cats always learn to communicate with humans. You should raise your tone of voice to show how friendly you are with your cat, but if you want to indicate your aggression and want to make him understand how dissatisfied you are, then use a lowered tone of voice. Repetitions will also help your cat to establish some rules and u or understand whatever you tell him. You can repeat words like 'sleep' or 'bed' each time when you are going to sleep. Step by step he will get used to these repetitive word sounds and compare them with their following actions. Maybe one day he will go to the bedroom before you and amaze you with his smart behavior.
5. Use some nonverbal cues
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Cats can understand nonverbal cues instinctively. If you want to strengthen your bond with him, then try to create a warm atmosphere. You can blink slowly in order to make contact with him and the response will never be late. This can also be considered as a non-threatening gesture. Always avoid looking directly at your cat's eyes, as he may feel aggressiveness from you. You can also sometimes share your couch with your cat by inviting him to join you with a reassuring voice. Be also patient when you forbid him to do something. He will try to do the same thing again and again until he understands your gentle intention. At last, never yell at your cat. He will become angry and unhappy.
6. Command your cat
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If you want to deliver commands to your cat, then you should use a voice that comes naturally to you and can be replicated every time. If you follow this rule every time you are angry at him, he will associate that sound with the exact idea that you are dissatisfied with his actions. You can make a sharp hiss sound which will mean 'no'. This can be accepted as a warning and your cat will get your command clearly. Your cat can even learn how to shake your hand. It will only take some time to make your cat learn and get used to your commands. Just try to have patience and you will succeed communicating with your cute cat.
7. Observe his meowing
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If you observe his meowing, you will understand which meows are related to which requests. Sure, there are also specific cat meows that differ from cat to cat, but there are also some types that are general to all cats. The short meow is a simple greeting but multiple meows are about excited greetings. When you leave your cat for a very long time, then your cat will greet you with increased meowing which can seem very enthusiastic. If your cat introduces a little bit shorter meow, then this is the indication that he wants food or water. A longer meow is his urgent need for something. The lower meow may also mean that he is begging for food at that exact moment.
8. Identify non-meowing cat communication
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Besides meowing, be sure that cats also make other sounds. Purring is a throaty vibrating sound which invites more attention. Cats can purr for different reasons, but most of all they make this sound for an easy contentment. Hissing is also another sound that cats make. It indicates that your cat is not happy at all. He can also feel threatened or frightened. Take into account that he may be preparing to fight with somebody or any other cats when he is hissing. When you become attentive to your cat you will find out many other specific sounds for his specific needs. Never ignore his wishes giving him a friendly environment to feel happy, meantime try to control him to obey your commands.
9. Notice other specialized vocalizations
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In order to interpret your cat's communication, try to pay attention to the other specialized vocalizations. He can show his anger or pain with a high-pitch RRRROWW. Excitement or frustration can be shown by a chattering sound. You can sometime notice how a mother cat greets her kittens with a sound that is a half meow and a half purr with a rising intonation. This is considered to be a warm greeting sound for cats. A loud yelping sound may also show a cat's sudden pain. For example you can accidentally step on your cat's tail and he will immediately make this sound. Meowing, hissing or purring are the most common sounds, but always try to take into account his other meowing sounds to help your cat more and maintain your bond with him.
10. Identify communicative behaviors
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If your cat is rubbing against you, then he is marking you as his property. When he kisses you with his wet nose, this means she feels very comfortable around you. This is a very affectionate gesture above all. Cats can also sniff a person's face to identify him and make sure he is familiar to you or not. Kneading is a sign of happiness, playfulness and contentment which will mean that your cat trusts and loves you. Your cat may consider you as a parent and sometimes may also lick you. This will indicate his trust towards you and his consideration of a family member. Whenever your cat starts to eat your hair, then congratulations, he really adores you as an owner.
11. Look at your cat's eyes
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Remember looking at your cat's eyes doesn't mean you should stare without blinking. This will indicate an aggression which can make your cat feel uncomfortable. But the constant gazing into his eyes will help you bond with him and read his feelings as well. If you notice his pupils are dilated, then he wants to play with you or he is very aggressive. Here you can use many behavior cues to know which emotion it indicates exactly at that moment. If your cat stares at you, then it means he trusts you and feels very comfortable with you. If the cat blinks slowly, this indicates that he is comfortable with everybody who is around him. Just remember you cat seeks for warmth and if he founds it around you, then he will feel better than ever!
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