7 Ways To Read Your Cat’s Mood

#6. Happy/Content Cat

What it looks like: Happy cats often have soft or calm body language, including raised tails that are curved at the tip, upright (but not stiff) ears, and soft eyes with slow blinks.

“Pupils may dilate when aroused — like with a favorite treat or playtime — and you may also hear low purring,” says Sigala. A content cat may also knead around or directly on you with her paws. “Cats usually groom each other to show affection and helpfulness, so grooming their owner may be a way of showing affection,” Sigala says. cat s insurance