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The cat keeps its tail erect and meows and circles around you.

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Henry Clarke
Cats that keep their tail erect and meow and circle around may be caused by hunger, heat, wanting to go to the toilet, illness, etc. First of all, if it is caused by hunger, estrus, or wanting to go to the toilet, then it is a normal physiological phenomenon to keep wandering around, and the owner generally does not need to worry too much. If it is circling abnormally, it means that the cat is suffering from a disease. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for treatment in time, otherwise it will easily delay the treatment time and affect the body's recovery.

1. Hungry

If the owner has not fed the cat for more than 6 hours or more than 8 hours, resulting in hunger, he will express it by raising his tail and circling around you. At the same time, he will Screaming is a normal physiological phenomenon. When the owner feeds the cat, the adverse reactions will subside on their own and generally do not require medication.

2. Estrus

When a cat is in estrus, it will meow loudly at night. During the day, the cat may circle around its owner and urinate everywhere. The owner needs to observe the cat's own condition at any time, and then give the cat a partner to relieve the physical pain caused by estrus.

3. Want to go to the toilet

Cats generally prefer cleanliness. If the litter box is dirty, they generally will not go to the toilet, but will circle around their owners and raise their eyebrows. The tail means that the cat wants the owner to clean the dirty litter box. When the litter box is cleaned, the cat will go to the toilet. After going to the toilet, the tail will return to its normal position.

4. Sickness

If the cat is sick, it will rub around the owner and make gentle meows. If the cat feels pain in the body, it may Causes the tail to stand up, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for a detailed examination in time, and then take targeted treatment measures according to the examination situation, which will help to control the condition.