Cat Talk - What's he Saying to You

The Purr:
Cats (large and small) are the sole animals that have the ability to purr. Why?
Purring actually comes from two membrane folds, rather than being voice generated. referred to as false vocal cords and they are located in the larynx to the rear of the real vocal cords. They can purr both on inhaled and exhaled breaths, with their mouths completely closed.The general thinking among scientists as to how purring is produced is this, air in the windpipe magnifies the sound of blood movement within a large vein located in the chest cavity.

For kittens(who can't see or hear), the vibration of their mother's purring can be felt, acting as a homing device, a signal for them to nurse. Cats don't purr just for pleasure; a deep one can also indicate pain or distress.

The Meow:
There are lots of variations: a short, soft-spoken "mew" is your cat's way of saying "hello", Are you feeling good today?A loud and drawn-out "meo-o-o-o-ow" is a demand for food or attention.

The Ears:
There are five basic ear signals. If they point forward and slightly outward, then all is well. If the ears are erect and facing forward, they're wide awake and my explore the source of something it hears. If the ears are twitching nervously back and forth, they are edgy or nervous.

The Tail:
A tail waving quietly from side to side is a sign of contentment or concentrating intently on something. If accompanied with growls, take care!
If tail-wagging is somewhere between heavy-duty and half-hearted, this can mean that your cat feels very indecisive at the moment. When a fluffy-looking tail is bent forward over the head, it means your cat is feeling like the top banana

The Eyes:
When your cat looks steadily at you, giving you several long, slow blinks, you're getting the equivalent of a kiss! Blink back at kitty the same way!
If you get on the same level and speak to your cat while sitting on the floor, it will immediately make your cat feel more comfortable.

The Whiskers:
When it comes to the feline species, the whiskers are the most important sense organs. By bending the whiskers, A cat can detect the slightest disturbance in the air

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