Behavior: My cat is rubbing and scratching against me… What does it mean?

Ears back and shifting eyes: it’s better to move away.

Does your cat have pinned-back ears, half-closed eyes, and a slight turn of the head? Be cautious: these are symptoms of an irritated or agitated cat. It’s their nice way of expressing, “Not right now, leave me alone.”

With whiskers pressed against the cheeks, you get a defensive cat who is more terrified than hostile. In this instance, be respectful of their space. This is not the time for cuddling.

He stamps the ground before leaping: a hunter’s instinct

One final amazing activity is when your cat stops d3ad in its tracks, stares at a target (a fly, a toy, or a moving sock), and begins to stamp its front paws as if preparing for an Olympic jump. This “trembling” is not a malfunction; it is a period of intense focus preceding the attack.

His pupils dilate, and his ears twitch at the smallest sound. He examines the distance like a judoka would strategize. This ritual, acquired from his wild ancestors, demonstrates his inherent agility.

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