Cat Ears Pointing Sideways

The cat whose ears are lying flat but with a twist so that the tips of the back of the ear can be seen from the front is the aggressor.

Cat ears pointing sideways.

Consider airplane ears to be an early warning to back off and stop whatever has prompted the cat to feel. You can gauge how scared or anxious your cat is by how flat her ears are more flat more scared. The defender s ears will lie down flat against the head for protection. If cat eyes are the window to their soul then cat ears just might be the window to their emotions.

Experts say kitty ears can be quite revealing when it comes to what your feline is really feelin deep down inside now that we know what our cats are trying to tell us with their tails take a look below to see what he or she is trying to tell you with these common cat ear positions. Her ears will be turned back and lay down flat against her head. You may see this position if your cat is being harassed by a neighborhood cat outside the window or if a submissive cat is being bullied by a more dominant cat in a multi cat home. Forward pointing ears are used by confident curious cats to listen for sounds in front of them.

If your tabby meets you at the door the second you get home from work in the evening his ears placed in this position may just be a way of communicating to you oh you re back now. This may help buffer any upsetting sounds. Sideways facing ears also are more protected. As a cat feels threatened or uneasy ears turn toward the side.