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Body Language
By Guy Katir
Disgust
Lifting or constant shaking of a paw or paws. The more times the paw is shaken, the stronger a feeling is indicated; this can sometimes be a four paw affair with each paw being lifted and shaken in turn. This is possibly related to the identical action that is displayed after stepping in water.
Agitation or Aggression
The swishing or sweeping of the tail in a wide swath, mid-air or against a person. Further irritation may result in the cat simply leaving the room.
Contentedness
Kneading with the paws on a person or, for example, a favorite blanket or sleeping spot. Young kittens knead their mother's nipples to stimulate the feeding reflex in her so that her milk flows for the kittens to suckle on. Cats may knead for a short or extended period of time, the extended period sometimes interpreted by people as a sign of discomfort or restlessness, but it is more likely the cat is happy. Most cats will demonstrate this for about ten minutes at the longest, although a select few have been known to knead and suckle on their favorite human's shirt over the course of an entire night. Researchers at Oxford University have demonstrated that cats derive immense pleasure from kneading, similar to the sensation of masturbation in humans. While orgasmic contractions are usually not present, there have been cases of ejaculation due to excessive kneading.
Relaxation
Sprawling on the side or back and, possibly, rolling about; this may be seen, for example, when a person enters the room or stirs from their seat. The cat may display this at the same time as the person's movement.
Affection
A pressing of the face or top of the head against a person's body, leaving a scent as a marking of territory. Rubbing in quick succession. Cats may also slowly blink as an expression of affection or security.
Submission
Upon being approached, it will fall down on its side, indicating it is not seeking attention and is unwilling to put up a fight.
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