Purring

“I’m feeling content, so human, by all means, carry on what you’re doing here with me - don’t stop! Take note: I will also purr when I don’t feel well or when I’m scared, which is my way of telling you that I want you to stick around to look out for me.”

Rubbing against you

“Greetings human, I missed you! Let me mark you so that you remember you’re mine. But also, I love you like the fleas love my fur!”

Slow blinking at you

“I trust you cat parent, we’re cool - I accept you in my Kittyverse. Now flatter me back by blinking at me slowly...”

Tail position

“An erect tail means I’m happy folks, sometimes I’ll fluff it up when I’m super happy. But if you see me with a fluffed up tail and arched body... I’m telling you to BACK OFF. If I hold my tail low and tucked, I’m feeling anxious or insecure. You’ll know I’m agitated if you see me thumping my tail, and in that case... give me space human!!"

Flattened ears

“If my ears are flattened, the tip of my tail is twitching and my body is stiffening, the message is: you are annoying me cat parent. Should you choose to carry on petting me I will swipe you and I will bite you!”