This is how the cat’s mood is shown by its ears

A recent study has revealed that cats use 276 different facial expressions, but we also know that the position of their tail reveals a lot about their mood, just like the sounds they make. If that wasn't enough, we can also rely on the position of their ears if we want to know what our furry friends are feeling.

Our next article will reveal what information the cat’s ear and its position carry for us.

When the ears are neutral

When the cat peacefully enjoys being a cat and doesn’t have to pay rent, its ears are facing forward, in a neutral position. At this time, the kitty is calm, rested, and its mental state is balanced. It’s in a friendly mood and ready for interaction, which you can take advantage of by cuddling and petting it. Of course, only as long as it wants it too.

When the ears stand up and look forward

At this time, the cat is alert, turning its ears towards where it hears something. In this case, it’s as if it’s asking: What’s happening? What’s that noise? Sometimes, both ears may move independently and look in different directions, depending on the source of the noises. This ear position is not only typical when something has piqued their interest, but also when they play or hunt; it’s worth involving them in a little game if their ears are like this, they’ll almost certainly be interested.

When the ears twitch

A cat whose ears move quickly and jerkily is almost certainly on a mission. This is actually a variation of ears pointing straight ahead. At this time, the animal is fully prepared, ready to attack. The hunting instinct is working intensely within it, so it will surely appreciate a little game, for which you can use a laser pointer as well.

When the ears are low and sideways, like an airplane’s wings

When your cat friend’s ears are in this position, it means it’s scared of something or something has upset it. It’s almost certain that the animal will run away or attack in such situations, whatever the threat may be. Clearly, it feels uncomfortable for some reason, so the wisest thing to do is to give it space and time to calm down. If it hides, there’s no need to chase after it, try to calm it down, or indulge it with any cute gestures. A few minutes, and everything will return to normal if we let it calm down on its own.

Brownie the Bengali:

When ears are low and facing outward

According to the Best Friend Animal Society, this ear position may indicate that the cat is not feeling well, possibly experiencing pain. Our pets are masters of hiding illnesses, so if it holds its ears like this a lot, and you notice other suspicious signs on its body or in its behavior, be sure to take it to the vet.

When the ears flatten back against the skull

Most people know that in this case, it’s better to retreat if we want to keep our eyesight intact. When the cat’s ears are in this position, it means it feels threatened and is capable of attacking to defend itself. This is clearly aggressive behavior, which often ends with biting and scratching, accompanied by hissing and sharp meowing. If we leave the animal alone at this time, it will calm down on its own.