Cat Facial Expressions: What Do They Mean?

Here are 12 of the most common cat facial expressions and what they mean:

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Cat Facial Expressions: What Do They Mean?

Relaxed:

Ears are up and relaxed; eyes are open and half-closed; mouth is closed; whiskers are relaxed. This expression indicates that your cat is feeling happy and content. false

Alert:

Ears are up and focused, eyes are wide open, mouth is closed, whiskers are forward. This expression indicates that your cat is paying attention to something and maybe feeling curious or excited. false

Content:

Eyes are half-closed, mouth is closed, whiskers are relaxed. This expression indicates that your cat is feeling content and relaxed. false

Angry:

Ears are flattened against the head, eyes are wide open, mouth may be open in a snarl, and whiskers are forward. This expression indicates that your cat is feeling angry or threatened. false

Scared:

Ears are flattened against the head, eyes are wide open, pupils are dilated, mouth may be open in a silent meow, and whiskers are forward. This expression indicates that your cat is feeling scared or threatened. false

Pain:

Ears are flattened against the head, eyes are wide open, pupils may be dilated, the mouth may be open in a cry, and whiskers are forward. This expression indicates that your cat is in pain. false

Here are 12 of the most common cat facial expressions and what they mean:

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