4 reasons why cats wag their tails

Cats are expressive creatures, and their body language can reveal a lot about their emotions. The positioning of their ears, body stance, and tail movements can all provide insight into how they're feeling. Here are four reasons why a cat will wag their tails.

Cats wag their tails when they are hunting, playing,

or otherwise concentrating on something

Cats wag their tails when they are relaxed but alert

These relaxed cats just want to be left alone

Annoyed cats will angrily wag their entire tail

The angry swishing means "leave me alone"

Kittens playing will slowly wag their tails

The tail wag is often followed by pouncing

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