If a cat is thrashing its tail from side to side, this typically means that the cat is angry, scared, or agitated. The tail will be held in a low and tight position with rigid, stiff body language ...

The very stereotype of an “angry cat” is a kitty crouching with an arched back, fluffed out fur, and a bushy tail, Shojai says. This gives the animal the appearance of being bigger and more ...