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When Your Cat Slaps You With His Tail on Purpose

June 22, 2025 by Tabby
Hand-drawn orange tabby cat swishing tail against person’s arm in cozy room with rough Viking and a tiny duck on a windowsill

You are enjoying a quiet moment when your cat hops up and gives you a solid thwack with his tail. Not a gentle brush or a lazy flick, but a deliberate swat. Was it rude? Was it affectionate? Was that a cat version of sass? Your cat might not use words, but the tail? That … Read more

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When Your Cat Tucks His Tail While Lying Down

June 12, 2025 by Tabby
Hand-drawn orange tabby cat resting with tail tucked tightly around body, warm cozy room with Viking and tiny duck in background

Cats can say a lot without making a sound. One of their most expressive features is the tail, even when it is perfectly still. If you have noticed your cat lying down with his tail tucked tightly against his body, or wrapped around his paws, you may be wondering what that quiet pose is really … Read more

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Why Does My Cat’s Third Eyelid Show

May 24, 2025 by Tabby
Hand-drawn orange tabby cat resting with partially visible third eyelid, cozy background with chubby Viking holding a mug in the corner

Cats are full of surprises, but catching a glimpse of their third eyelid can feel unsettling, like they just peeked through a hidden curtain you were not meant to see. Whether it flashes during sleep, appears randomly, or stays visible for hours, it is a signal worth paying attention to. Let’s take a closer look … Read more

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Why Does My Cat’s Tail Shake When He Pees

May 24, 2025 by Tabby
Cozy illustration of an orange tabby cat squatting near a bush with tail raised and slightly trembling under soft golden light

Cat bathroom habits are usually pretty straightforward, but sometimes they come with a flourish. If you have noticed your cat’s tail quivering while he urinates, you are not alone. It can look intense or even alarming, but in most cases, it is part of normal feline behavior. Let’s look at why the tail joins the … Read more

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Is It Normal for a Cat’s Tail to Wag Constantly

May 19, 2025 by Tabby
Hand-drawn orange tabby cat standing in grassy yard with tail moving gently, tree and treehouse in the background

Some cats seem like they never fully stop moving, and that includes their tails. While a quick flick here and there is common, a tail that seems to wag without pause can leave you wondering. Is your cat just being expressive, or is there something deeper behind the motion? Let’s take a closer look at … Read more

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What Does It Mean When Your Cat’s Tail Vibrates When You Pet Her

May 18, 2025 by Tabby
Cozy illustration of orange tabby sitting on green cushion as a person gently pets her, with tail gently quivering in response

You reach out to pet your cat and she leans in, her eyes half closed. Then, almost like a tiny motor starting up, her tail begins to vibrate. Not a big swish, not a flick — just a fast, focused tremble. If you have ever wondered whether that movement is a good sign or a … Read more

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What Does It Mean When Your Cat’s Tail Twitching While She Watches You?

May 17, 2025 by Tabby
Cozy illustration of orange tabby sitting near a window with tail lightly twitching while observing a person

You feel eyes on you. You turn your head and see your cat, perched nearby, watching intently. Her tail twitches, not a grand swipe, just a flick at the tip or a subtle ripple. It might look minor, but in cat language, that motion says a lot. Let’s decode what your cat is thinking while … Read more

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Why Does My Cat’s Tail Stick Straight Up?

May 17, 2025 by Tabby
Hand-drawn orange tabby cat standing with tail raised near window and houseplant in cozy indoor setting

A cat’s tail is like a walking mood ring. One moment it’s curled gently, the next it’s straight up in the air like a flagpole. If your cat often enters a room with her tail raised high, you might wonder whether she is feeling friendly, assertive, or just showing off her best posture. Let’s take … Read more

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What It Means When Your Cat’s Tail Shakes During Petting

May 14, 2025 by Tabby
Illustrated orange tabby cat sitting on green cushion with tail slightly shaking while being petted by a calm human hand

You’re petting your cat. Everything seems calm. Then her tail begins to tremble. It is not a flick or a wag, just a focused, subtle shake. You pause. Is this a sign of joy, irritation, or something in between? That tiny tremor can say a lot if you know how to read it. Dear Tabby … Read more

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Tail Shakes and Bathroom Breaks: What’s Going On?

May 10, 2025 by Tabby
Illustrated orange tabby cat with raised tail near beige litter box on warm bathroom floor

Cat bathroom behavior is usually a private matter, but sometimes it comes with unexpected flair. If your cat stands near the litter box and shakes her tail like she’s sending a signal, it can look funny, confusing, or even concerning. Let’s figure out what that tail movement really means. Dear Tabby 🐾 “My cat sometimes … Read more

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