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A cat with a tall, upright tail is most likely feeling what?

Friendly and confident is the usual tall-tail signal.

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  1. Friendly and confident ✔
  2. Territorial and about to attack
  3. Hibernating

Why: A vertical tail is an approachable cat greeting. A slight curve at the tip often makes it even friendlier.

Huh, didn't know that: A puffed-up tail with an arched back is a 'stay away' signal.

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Answer: Friendly and confident. A vertical tail is an approachable cat greeting. A slight curve at the tip often makes it even friendlier.

  1. International Cat Care: Cat communication icatcare.org/articles/cat-communication
    Generally, the ‘tail up’ position (where the tail is held vertically in the air, at a right angle to the ground) signals friendly intent

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