Flattened, Radar, Airplane Ears: What are Your Cat's Ears Trying to Tell You?

Next up in my cat body language series: ears! In this video I break down the most common ear positions, from radar ears to airplane ears to everything in between. Understanding cat body language can prevent misunderstandings and potential conflicts, ensuring a happier and more harmonious life with your cat… so listen up!
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0:00 Introduction
0:58 Chapter 1 - Anatomy
1:49 Sound Localization
3:12 Ear Whiskers
3:24 Henry's Pocket
4:01 How ears help cats survive
5:29 Chapter 2 - Ear Positions
5:46 Neutral
6:24 Pointing Forward
7:41 Eye and Ear Contextual Relation
8:28 Radar Ears
9:38 Airplane Ears
11:44 Ears pinned back
13:41 Ears in Context
16:02 Goodbye
Videos referenced
Quivering, Wagging, Puffed Up: What is Your Cat's Tail Trying to Tell You?
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[@johnnymcgeez5647]

Nothing makes cats ears stand straight faster than the sound of food canister being opened...

[@saradavies5809]

One of my cats can hear the pop-top come off a can of cat food when she's asleep on another floor of the house. Cat 2 comes running at the slightest crinkle of a treat bag. They know things.

[@lindamorris4542]

I keep cat treats in a closed jar beside me and I swear as soon as I lift that jar up my cats hear it even when they are not in the room and come running like they have been starved for weeks.

[@jeffreybarton1297]

Batman's has the Bat Signal, and the Tin Opener is the Cat Signal.

[@lindafras1762]

Ah men ah-cat on that".

[@donnabaardsen5372]

😸👍

[@SakiMcGee]

The other day, my cat helped me find a tiny hole in an air mattress because he could apparently hear the almost inaudible sound of air escaping and zeroed in on it. ... it is also highly likely he's the one who caused that hole in the first place, so. 😅

[@shoshanakitty]

My cat zeroes in on the little granules inside my weighted blanket shifting around. they just want us to have "comfy" sleep lol

[@emiliebova]

Haha! Cats are so funny!

[@bambinaforever1402]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@amyvictoriamcewen3615]

​@emiliebova Yes....Wonderfully adorably funny! I can always count on my precious Kitty to make me laugh, especially when down. Love how cats surprise us! surprise

[@marinarehren7076]

Amazing! Wow!

[@blanche.o]

My cats surprised me so much at the vet the other day - they used to be so angry with flattened ears and hissing but this time they were SO CHILLED! I did a lot of socialising work with them and they went from being afraid of people to voluntarily approaching them for attention ❤ there’s nothing quite like taking a rescue animal and changing it’s life

[@pelusita2016]

Amazing what are you doing with them?

[@blanche.o]

@@pelusita2016 I calmly approached them as kittens and didn’t force contact. With time we built trust and they’d willingly jump onto the couch when I’m sitting there or onto my bed when I’m going to sleep. Once they were fully comfortable with me I slowly introduced them to other people like friends and family, but never restricted the cats in a space with them. They’d always have more than enough space to run away and hide if they so desired. Natural curiosity helps, as well as people who understand they need to be calm, gentle and not make fast movements when a cat approaches them. It took time and patience but now they will easily go up to a stranger for a scratch and rub themselves against their legs. I, however, remain the only person they want to cuddle with. One is little spoon and the other cuddles in the nook behind my bent knees ❤️

[@blanche.o]

@@pelusita2016also no yelling or any form of visible anger when they did something undesirable, specifically destroying my curtains or couches. I just did the gentle no and redirected them to the scratching poles - yes I have multiple 😂. Cats can’t really be disciplined the same way as dogs. I grew up with dogs but always wanted a cat, so when I was old and independent enough to get one (well, two), I first did all my research and Jackson Galaxy’s videos really guided me and equipped me to be ready for the long journey I’ll be walking with my beautiful babies

[@hopefulpellinore5490]

My cat Rowan has never done hissing and flat ears, he just tries to hide. He'll try and disappear in my lap. I wish I could say I was making headway in helping him develop confidence but he is so fearful of anything outside the house. I take him out to explore the yard while harnessed and he does well, but all it takes is a neighbor walking by (even as far as 100+ yds) and he will retreat to the front door. He discovered Garter snakes this summer and now anything that resembles a snake he's afraid of. I'll never give up, but I feel like the challenge line is so near to his breaking point that it's very hard to get him to meet it. I need to be more diligent about socializing him though, we just don't have people over very often. Covid made it worse.

[@blanche.o]

@@hopefulpellinore5490 awh Rowan sounds like an extremely anxious kitty. Does he have a favourite toy or blanket? Or does he like catnip or treats? Maybe try having a guest who comes over often hold the toy/blanket or give him the catnip/treats. Might help with positive association. It will take time though…patience is key. Sending love to Rowan ❤️

[@patriciamueller3986]

My Favorite cat ear position is when I call her name but she doesn't want to acknowledge that she heard me, I'll see the one ear swivel in my direction but she won't look my way. I'm talking about my torbie, Eva! It's so funny and cute that she does that! Zelda, my white kitty is different. When I call her name she looks at me and comes running! They have such cute personalities! 😂😅❤

[@cynthiastogden7000]

I have 2 M.Coons. a 7 year old white girl and a just 1 year old silver torbie. She is still in teenage mode but their characters are so different. Basically pure cat but many nuances of character. They are more interesting than any TV or films.😊( and the ears on M.Coons remarkable).

[@saraneria3407]

THIS!! Lol I love this too! Like I know you’re ignoring me! I see your ear!

[@KimberleyB]

​@@saraneria3407Right?? 😂

[@CommonInternetLurker]

What I love about my cat is how easily I can read her. The tiniest flick of an ear, a blink that's a fraction of a millisecond off, and I can tell if she's not happy about a situation. I've told friends "stop petting her now, she's had enough" and they don't listen to me, then wonder why she suddenly swipes at them and I'm like "I did tell you!" I know when my cat has had enough pets and she wants to be left alone, I know when she's in a playful mood and wants her toys. If you pay enough attention, cats can tell you everything, it's just up to you to listen.

[@RosheenQuynh]

I am in awe of your talent!

[@abrielc6157]

I'm a first time cat owner My cats a year old now I know that my cats supper attached to me bc She really affectionate with me and follows me around the house etc Her and my dog will play together and even cuddle Sometimes my cat grooms my dog

[@Nightswarmer]

I've loved cats since I was a little kid and was always frustrated when they would swat at me for "absolutely no reason".. Then we got a cat ourselves and I became determined to learn his body language.. Now I work in a kindergarten and we have some cats coming over for pets and with the slightest of twitch of the tail, I tell the kids to pay attention to it and that this means the cat has had enough.. We've never had an incident with visiting cats at work and I'm pretty proud of that..

[@technojunkindatrunk]

You are right on!!! 😻😻

[@KimberleyB]

I've been able to spend many hours closely interacting with and observing our kitten, senior cat, and senior dog and I totally get what you're saying! It's so rewarding to slow down and learn their expressions and body language. It's all there. ❤ Like Cat Daddy says: *Play! With! Your! Cat!* Right? 😊

[@suem6004]

I got this down. Required when reaching into patient cages. Anything from health status to emotional status. All in the ears AND whiskers.

[@olgar.6604]

When he get the zoomies, my cat loves running around the house with his ears pinned down, same when he pretends to attack me. The pinned down ears must mean over-excitement at those moments. Because the ears go back to normal after he spends all his energy ❤⚡

[@hallaloth3112]

Zoomie ears! My boys do that too. Than if one of them is REALLY hyper he literally spits with excitement. Its one of those weird quirks you just have to chalk up to 'weird cat'

[@caros8298]

I was surprised about the meaning of airplane ears. My cat usually goes into airplane mode when stalking toys (prey) on higher surfaces so that his ears don't give him away. Its hilarious to watch :D

[@suebrown3194]

I keep suggesting my granddaughter watch your videos to learn all she can about how to care for and provide for her new kitten. So grateful you are here for us - and for the cats!

[@JacksonGalaxy]

So sweet of you to say! I’m sure their lives together will be…shall I say…Purrfect? ❤

[@BIBLE-a-s-m-r]

There is also “the kitten lady” depending on how old the kitty is! Both are great resources.

[@BIBLE-a-s-m-r]

@@JacksonGalaxy❤😂 you’re so cool with fans

[@suebrown3194]

@@BIBLE-a-s-m-r Thanks for the tip!

[@amyvictoriamcewen3615]

​@@BIBLE-a-s-m-rYes indeed! And so heartwarming to watch! ❤

[@kerrypanes5759]

I got me a cat this past spring - a rescue. It took a few weeks for us to adjust to each other. I've had cats my entire life. It wasn't until I started watching your videos that I finally learned I'd been doing everything wrong. So I thank you so much for helping me to catify and give this kitty everything he deserves to thrive. I'm proud to say, he's a mojito cat. There was only one situation that stumped me. As we were adjusting to each other, he'd hiss at me. I took that cue to leave him be. I also noticed he never lowered his ears. He started to own the space. I was petting him when he hissed at me; my cue to leave him alone. Except, as I left he grabbed my shirt. I thought maybe he wanted to be petted more but he hissed at me again. I went to leave and he grabbed me once more. I was so confused I broke down and cried. That seemed to confuse him. I'm happy to say, we're best buds now. I still don't understand what happened. He is so sweet. And yes, he still grabs me when he wants my attention. At least he quit hissing at me lol

[@hallaloth3112]

Could just be he didn't understand that to us hiss means 'go away' Some cats depending on early socialization will use other sounds to say things. We have one that spits when he gets hyper. .. its silly.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​@@hallaloth3112 Oh, my girl, Babette, does this when she gets excited. She's five, a Siamese mix. I got her at five months. They're known for being high strung and high alert. I adore her exactly as she is, but she definitely isn't a social butterfly 🦋😸

[@brittanyhill5480]

It might have meant that he wanted you around him but he didn't want to be petted at that moment. I've noticed that sometimes my cat molly will get in my lap but will then look kinda annoyed when I pet her, so I've figured out that it's just cause she wants to sit in my lap but doesn't want me to pet her right then. Sometimes cats can get overstimulated when we pet them

[@asanablue]

If you pay attention, their cats tell you everything. Enjoy your videos. Great topics. 🐾🐾🐈

[@leannhaggard388]

Really enjoyed this. I call Airplane Ears "The Horns of Displeasure". So true.

[@butchmetzger7023]

Dogs are frequently taught to point. If my cats start to act alert, I just look where the ears are pointing. The more interesting whatever is that they are looking at the more the their whole body goes into the point!

[@anaalvensleben789]

There is an ear position that seems to be 'excited neutral' for my cat, where instead of straight up and down, they are wide. Not quite airplane, but clearly off from the normal position. That usually happens when she wants to be picked up or sees me doing something she's interested in, like going near her food bowl. A kind of '...yes? Yes!' perk. xD

[@diannshowers9129]

I have an emotional support cat. If I think I heard something I look at my car and her ears. If she doesn't respond at all including her ears I just figure its a noise that happens often and she became used to it while I had just noticed it. They have excellent hearing. I know alot about what cats ears mean as I did rescue in my home LONG ago. Maybe I can still learn something new today.

[@straightforward]

YES! My best friend does airplane ears, when she's on the hunt at the cat tv! She's trying not to be seen. Context is everything!

[@sheetedkid]

Right? My cat does something similar when we're playing and I throw one of his toys up the stairs. He'll get to the step near the top and peer over the landing, but do airplane ears so he doesn't "give away his position".

[@robindupont6399]

Yep. 8-month old Jamie will go "airplane ears" before he raises his eyes above the window ledge to check out birds/squirrels. Just gives off great intelligence vibes. He is absolutely streamlined for the hunt. Elegant!

[@theredrover3217]

In a new home and having hearing loss with difficulty locating "new" sound sources - I look to the cat. ☺️ Cat's ears are totally geekable. 😍

[@gerrijoncas3206]

Ten years ago my senior cat developed diabetes and I had to learn how to test her glucose level and administer insulin injections. I was surprised at the time that her ears were the best place to get the blood sample. Learning more about the physiology of the ears, it makes a lot of sense. ❤️🐯Thanks for another informative video! 👍

[@juls_krsslr7908]

Interesting. My cat makes what I call her "hunting face" which is the face she makes when she's about to attack something - usually a toy or the couch. She puts her ears back, but I don't think she's scared. I think she's just in "attack" mode. She will jump on her "prey," then claw and bite it until she's tired of it. Maybe she thinks it's real threat, but it doesn't seem like it. I think she just wants to keep her hunting skills up to date. I've seen her crouch down low, put her ears back, and fluff her tail when she sees another cat from the window. That seems different from the "hunting face."

[@hallaloth3112]

Curious, was she was a stray? One of our ex-stray does that when he starts playing. I joke that he plays like a street cat fights. . .and we know he got into fights. He's however very clearly playing. . .he starts it. . .our other cat lays there staring at him with a single paw up to shove his nose away with a fully belly exposed, ears forward. I'm sure most people would think a fight is about to break out. . .but no. . .they're just playing and clearly enjoying their rough housing session.

[@plantbasedbri_]

My cat does that too and he’s never been outside he’s an indoor cat

[@_stopsl]

I loved watching this and looking at my cats ears the whole time 😍😂 so interesting! Cats really are amazing creatures

[@breearuffo9214]

Okay. The wiggle! Jackson can you make a video about the cat but wiggle prior to take off?😅

[@jamicurry7947]

Hi Jackson!! Boise girl here!! I love your channel. I have learned so much. I am surviving pancreatic cancer and I couldn't have done it without my 3 fur babies!!! They became my life! Thank you for your hard work!

[@megan6867]

My little girl does the airplane ears when she's playing. She does this thing when she thinks she's hiding in a box or behind the couch and looking at me to react with tossing a treat or a toy. It's actually pretty hilarious.

[@sparkletin1]

My cat does the same, cracks me up every time 😂

[@Godlover614]

Of the cats I have had, I have noticed that the airplane ears can also indicate annoyance. If the cat continues to be annoyed, tail swishing slowly follows, until they are so annoyed they decide they're outta there. Also, ears forward (or swiveled to high airplane) with wide eyes seems to indicate play behavior, as they prepare to pounce on something. It was hilarious to see my awkward ginger as a kitten, trying to leap upon something from the top of Momma's or Daddy's hip, as he would spread eagle his whole body.

[@crittermama]

Just think of cats as babies and toddlers. New parents have to learn what each new cry means and parents of toddlers have to learn when their toddler is fixing to attempt shenanigans. We have one cat with terrible anxiety, he was a lot of work, but he was so worth it. I wanted to pet him and give him a hug and kiss in the mornings. I had to work up to each one by proving I wouldn't hold him down and when he indicated that was enough I respected that. Now he will ask me for that attention, he doesn't run, he will show it because I follow the rules my husband in the other hand can only pet him when he fed him. Angus hates that he liked to be pet and scratched you can see the the conflict in his eyes, even with me. He also knows at least once a year he'd going to be out in the go bye- bye box to go to the vet. It was so traumatic for him he would hide for days, but this past visit, he came home and went about his business like nothing happened. His confidence had improved so much, but I still watch for the signs of stress in him. Our kitten has Cerebellar Hypoplasia and doesn't wall. He wears diapers and needs help with eating and drinking due to poor motorskills. He's so smart. He figured out how to communicate what he needs early on, it's so helpful. He's got a bit of a bobble head and he's "twitchy" so we had to learn so over again with him. He recently found a way to indicate he needed a new diaper. He will scratch at the floor or blanket. Before that, we had to notice his "potty" face to tell before we had a leaky diaper mess. It amazes me at how easy it is to communicate with animals if you just spend a bit of time with them. The feral cats at my in-laws are not to the point you can pet them or get too close, but they're comfortable. Occasionally they will get so comfortable we can pet 1 or 2. It's always the same ones, but I think it's because we pay attention to their body language and respect their personal space well enough were not threatening. Not that they aren't still keeping a constant watch. That's also thrilling. To earn the trust of an animal. Our stuff was terribly accused and thrown from a truck as puppy. She was so scared of every little movement. We were just hung ti foster her, but I've we gained her trust, we couldn't give her to. We felt that would be cruel. Bless her she's 11, had joint disease and some other age freaked issues, we know she's not going to be with us much longer, but she, like all if our fur kids, had brought so much joy just by being herself.

[@robsmith6281]

I got to know the cat next door to me it only took 6 months for him to trust me now he pops over for a fuss but he is still the neighbours cat and always goes home.😍

[@pelusita2016]

Can you take a look at him if he/her is neutered/spayed already please 🙏❤,if he is a guy you'll be able to see his beautiful 🏀🏀 if He's not fix yet, Maybe has an Ear Tip thank you so much

[@tundrawomansays694]

Ahhhh! My friend, you would do so well with a cat companion! Please consider adopting one as so many desperately need homes. Homes like yours!

[@aurelia9909]

Hi Jackson, I love your cat/cat introduction content. I would love to see you speak on introducing cats and dogs properly, and how to know when it’s safe to leave them alone together!

[@amandawilson890]

Kitty radar ears crack me up sometimes ... especially when they are on 2 different radar cycles hahahaha. As long as the cat is chilling and not frightened of course.

[@KimsaLittleofAlot]

I always wondered about the Henry's pocket. Thank you for clarification on this.

[@diannaslonecker1756]

Gonna share this with Henry grandson for fun and curiosity…

[@julierobertson148]

Loved your tutorial on ear anatomy and function. Quite a complex system. (Re: airplane ears. I've always called it "putting on his/her hat", an indicator my cats felt they might want to abandon the area soon. Bad reaction to something.)

[@xFinikoxa]

For me the most impressive part of a cats body, a true symbol of the hunter that a cat is are their hind legs, not ears not whiskers, not the teeth, not the nails. It's like how perfectly they are made to observe, prey, to crawl to the prey. Their bending outwards, so that they still can be low and move, having a long surface to have the perfect balance, and enough to make a leap. I'm always so impressed by this when I see my cat hunt.

[@claudiamchone5114]

The Only time I see my cat with the flat on both sides, airplane ears is when she’s at My full window that reaches all the way to the floor And my cat does the airplane ears when the squirrels come up to the window where I see them outside walnuts that’s the only time I see her ears go flat like an airplane

[@straightforward]

I didn't see your post before I responded! Yes, context is everything! My cat does the same, so she won't be seen...like a sneak attack. lol

[@hallaloth3112]

Yeah, context is important, all cats have different histories and personalities. They can widly differently from the 'norm'

[@rhianirory7310]

my cat does the half airplane with his front legs sticking all the way out when he's bored. it means you've got about 20 minutes before he decides to entertain himself with the nearest body part if you don't take a break and play with him for a bit. its a good reminder for a work at home person to get up and move around every once in a while. the cat gets a game of chase the toy and I get to stretch before going back to work.

[@Destiny-bt7oi]

My Felix (Unger) almost jumped thru the TV when he heard the mouse squeaks 🐾 thanks Cat Daddy!

[@joeriedl2349]

I've lived with cats all my life and love your videos. I think we see the same things in cats.

[@PallasInAManulettePalace]

I listen to this channel with my two cats: Betty and Busto. They don't love me. They love the sound of Jackson's voice! Oh well, at least I can do something for them!

[@unfilthy]

Context is indeed everything, as anyone with a cat who particularly likes top-of-head scratches will tell you, airplane ears can provide easy access to their preferred rubbing spot as well as directing you if you don't get there fast enough... (not to be confused with the "stop touching my ears" move!)

[@Theofficailaltofcerealplayz]

I love jackson

[@Pauley_in_GP]

I'm certainly a kitty geek as well. One of my favorite moments is spent watching my kitty's ears do their radar thing. I wear my "Cat Daddy" t-shirts proudly and so enjoy the conversations I have with other cat-lovers out there that I meet. Without getting into the details, learning about the "raw cat" (and so many other things, like "ears", of course) from you has changed my entire perception of cats and has greatly improved my relationship with them. I urge any viewer to explore this concept in your books and other videos. Thanks so much.

[@Survivin2Thrivin]

Love the shirt. "King of Cat Daddy"

[@blairmahoney9015]

I love the level of cat education I get from you, Jackson!! Thanks, Cat Daddy!😊❤

[@i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b]

Hi Dr. Galaxy, great to watch a new video about cats on a Saturday, thanks! I like whenever my cats do the straight up ears look because it reminds me of the happy cat in the Monty Python skit, Confuse a Cat.

[@yasmeen6790]

just rewatched Confuse a Cat - HILARIOUS :-)

[@justynas1167]

Love the cat anatomy series, can’t wait for more!

[@MT-US]

Whenever someone asks me something regarding a cat, I tell them to look up Jackson Galaxy ... I grew up around cats but I have learned more watching your show & videos! Thank you for enlightening the world!

[@sunkissed6220]

This was a fun video 😺🐾

[@yssync7]

My mom in Japan’s neighborhood installed something that signals some frequency to keep stray cats away at the park. When I walked by there with my mom and my daughters in 20s, my daughters could hear it they were like “what’s that noise!?” but my mom and I could not. I guess cats and younger kids can still hear it. Very interesting.

[@bsa45acp]

On a somewhat windy night after a rain, my cat was fully asleep then suddenly woke up and eyes and radar ears focused in the direction of the back yard. She quickly ran up to the backyard window to look outside. I turned on the flood lights and there was another cat, about 50 feet away walking on damp earth with wind in the trees. From that moment on I knew cats have the most remarkable hearing of any critter. Thank you for this wonderful video that every cat person needs to see.

[@alboyer6]

My previous black cat had a cauliflower ear from a hematoma before I adopted him. It was really gnarly. Outside people would sometimes misread his ear language because of it. BUT once you started rubbing that ear, he was your friend for life!

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Love the ear info on cats! I certainly see all those positions on my 4 cats at different times. Now I am better educated as to what they may be trying to convey. Thanks Jackson.

[@Artofcarissa]

This video came just in time; my cat always does the radar ears constantly lol

[@ShotoNemar]

jackson. your not alone, I geek out about cats and everything about them as well! my family just glares at me but I know and love cats so much that I don't care.

[@NabbyWabby]

Video request! Hi Jackson, my husband and I have two cats and a dog we love very much ❤️ I am currently pregnant and will have a baby early next year. I am curious to learn how we can properly introduce the baby to our cats and general things we should be aware of when it comes to baby and cats living together. 😊

[@MrClickbang357]

Having cats in my life for half a century has taught me many things. However I just learned that the hair in the ears are whiskers?!? Wow. Had a Maine Coon who had Lots of them!!! Thanks for the info dude!!!

[@Lilyandmoomin]

Love it, yes my cat definitely doesn’t like the low flying aircraft from the RAF based 2mile away sometime they are so low and loud it hurts my ears so goodness knows how my little Daisy is feeling she literally runs hide under the darkest corner and makes herself small ear down. It must really be painful for her. 😢

[@erikshappywife]

I LOVE you Jackson Galaxy!!! You (with the help of a 3 week old tuxedo kitten that I rescued and bottle raised...well, SHE rescued ME), turned me from a cat DISLIKER to a cat LOVER!!! You helped me to understand that I didn't DISLIKE cats, I just didn't UNDERSTAND cats!!! Now that I DO, I have 9...yes, NINE!!! And to think, it all started with one tiny kitten that needed me...and now I need her and all 9 of my rescue kitties More than I need AIR!!! Thank you Jackson, for teaching me everything I know about cats...and for continuing to teach me. And thank you kitties for teaching me so much about LOVE!!! (And yes, they are all fixed and have all of their shots).

[@deptuydumbass]

Ive been having a really bad day, crying and all. That airplane edit took care of the sniffles, that was too good. Ive loved you/your shows on animal planet for as long as i can remember, especially the days i stayed home sick from school. Thanks for saving my day again, dude ❤️

[@sonjanordahl3158]

I love cat ears. I am envious of their elegant shape, mobility, & sensitivity.

[@paulpardoe7808]

Hey man. Um I'm a bit unsure of myself here. raw emotions are not easily expressed for me.... But i saw your thing about missing a fallen friend and felt I had to say Thank You. Jack was a dude who joined me when he was a kitten and I was a stoner in the mid 90's and we had a wonderful time together... He as my BEST FRIEND and even now I MISS HIM. Yeah. Some catharsis here. You made me cry and understand just how much I miss him. Thanks man. :( My heart's a hard place, people I'll never understand, but to cats... My heart has open arms. Funny thing... all my life stray cats will come up to me and rub my ankles even on Oxford Street Sydney at 3am. Anyhow, thanks mate. You've given me a bit of peace in my buried grieving. And that's gotta mean something, yes? Peace my Brother.

[@chrisyacoback6320]

Wow my cat is amazingly made. Thank you Jackson. I worked with and understood dogs for over five decades. I've been adopted by a cat. Wow cats are amazing. All dogs come from wolves... now I'm understanding cats. Thank you

[@artchic528]

Jackson, with all this talk of geeking out about kitty body parts, you might want to do a video highlighting the breeds of cat which have been selectively bred for genetic mutations that give these body parts an unique appearance (or lack of a body part altogether like the tailless Manx). You can even give a brief synopses on each of these breeds’ unique care requirements and even give a hot take on your thoughts about selectively breeding cats this way!

[@kassandrastein4249]

Thanks for the airplane explanation. My cat is sick at the moment and she laid on my bed very casual her usual position of feeling well. One ear has been forward but the second one was on airplane mode and I haven't noticed this before. This video is just amazing and what I was searching for.

[@AmberKateD1995]

My husband had never had a cat of his own (and he's a dog person) so when we adopted our sweet girl Venus, I had to breakdown her body language to him. Thankfully she is such a chill cat, doesn't get angry easily, and doesn't get spooked easily so she is very patient with him learning. One of my favorite things is seeing him understand what her ears and tail say about how she's feeling. I feel like it's helped him bond so much more with her.

[@debbie9369]

Brilliant, Jackson!!! Have the book. It’s a wealth of info!!!😻😻😻

[@meredithm6581]

Jackson, where did you get your cool poppy shirt? Love it! Thanks for the video!

[@CombustibleCake]

when my cat’s all relaxed and chill, maybe curled up with his eyes closed, i will tell him “nino i love you!” and usually one of his ears will turn towards me as i talk to him and it makes me feel so special that he would pay attention like that 🥰

[@EXROBOWIDOW]

I learned about the effectiveness of cat ears years ago. There was a cricket in the house; Oliver and I both heard it. I thought it was in the hallway, but Oliver kept watching my desk. Finally I gave in to his clue, and began pulling desk drawers out. There it was! Hidden deep inside my desk. I never doubted him after that.

[@lisamoore6804]

My kitties have this ear position I call "backwards ears" where they're just chilling on the back of my couch looking out the window. I just love it when they do it, it's like they're really content.

[@paulpardoe7808]

Bugger KZbin. You Sir could be as profound a name in Feline Developmental Psychology as ANY that have come before. PLEASE step beyond public media! Be a voice academically and sociologically for our four legged friends, our interactional linguistics and out own sociological development. You DUDE are a LEGEND!!! And if you think hey, I'm just a guy doing a KZbin? Nah. From my highly educated perspective, and a cat lover, NO SIR! YOU ARE A RESPECTED SPECIALIST! And may we all learn from you. WEAR DAT!!! Proudly!!!

[@saradavies5809]

Love this and the video about tails. Will you do smell, touch, and vision? Cats take in so much more than we do. With two cats I try to see what they communicate to each other, not just to me.

[@moonshadow3324]

Thanks for this video, sorry I'm late to the party though. Haven't been feeling good all day, better now. It's funny, cuz I'm actually in the middle of reading your book "Total Cat Mojo". Really enjoying it, it's really helping me out with one of my cats. She's a weird one and sometimes I can't understand why she's acting a way she is until I read a little more of the book.

[@cj-seejay-cj-seejay]

My cat likes to sit or lay directly in the middle of the doorway of whatever room I'm in and do radar ears. He doesn't seem that agitated, though. I think he's protecting us? He is doing it right now.

[@doublecomplex4741]

Thank you for helping us all understand the fur babies better!

[@StellaWaldvogel]

I've read that 50% of the internet is CATS. More cats than any other subject, even pr0n. Just an endless flood of cat stuff, but it's mostly memes and cuteness, with very little information. I love this channel, it's the best cat thing online.

[@cronullacruller]

I find it super cute when I'm playing with one of my cats and their ears are angled straight forward, honed in on the toy they're trying to catch.

[@pelusita2016]

Happy 🐈 Turday everyone. How are you doing guy's

[@cloe56]

I often look at my cat thinking she's like a super hero, with how amazing her senses are. 😸❤️

[@mentesaude317]

I have been around cats for 25 years. And for sure Jack your knowledge about those amazing creatures is stunning. I can say for my experience.. about how they move theirs ears.. you are absolute right. Love for mum's and cats dad's all around❤🐈🐈😻

[@Kaotiqua]

Left out some of my favorite ears! Both are blissful: The Alllllll the way up super-up, top-of the head ears, (usually accompanied by cheek-smiling,) and the shmoosh-baby ears, (all the way down but blissful, often seen when being groomed by another cat, or by their cat-mom, or their actual mom.) Both super-up and shmoosh-baby ears are often accompanied by intensive biscuit-making.

[@marianznava9282]

Yepeee i am so exited on new video❤❤❤

[@danielletanguay7272]

Cats are super cool and can do amazing things, but the best thing they do is sit on your lap and purr! One of the best things in life! I don’t think one can truly appreciate the wonder that are cats until you have the pleasure of living with one 🐈❤

[@Nightswarmer]

My favorite game with my cat is to make the slightest of movements under my thick comforter and see her eyes pint the location and jump right at it! So amazing! No wonder she gets disturbed by our upstairs neighbors!

[@Commanderd2007]

We adopted William as an adult cat from a shelter and this video helped us to understand a bit of his history (the shelter didn’t know). He goes airplane (or Yoda ears) at any human outside but has no issues with dogs. It’s taken a long time but he’s now on my legs sleeping upside down with tummy out. He’s still terrified of visitors though so progress ongoing.

[@barbaracholak5204]

It's all about the Ears !

[@pamelaleebabcock281]

Not geeking, The bodies and the emotional depth of animals, amazing

[@randquadrozzi5850]

Good stuff thank you.

[@Kobisashi]

I love watching my cat's ears.

[@cynthiabotsko2449]

Love cat ears! Such amazing creatures we've befriended❤️♾️❤️

[@sheribrogden9247]

I think they actually befriended us.

[@sparkletin1]

When I'm playing with my cat, she often does aeroplane ears when crouching behind something, like in stealth mode so her ears can't be seen and she then tries to peak at me.

[@hallaloth3112]

Context is key. I think it really depends on history. Jace is our older lad (about three now) who was an ex-stray that we know got into fights. He had scabs when we met him and we later learned the FIV to prove it (poor baby was intact, and he was clearly the aggressor. . .many of the marks on the front of his body). And he clearly plays like he used to fight. He'll go all ears back, lashing tail, crouched and circling. . . towards Ajani. . .whose laying sprawled on the floor, hazily watching him, occasionally shoving his nose away with a paw no sign of stress at all. I'll admit I was concerned at first. . . now. . .this is how they play. Never any fur flying, no one desperate to get away (sometimes it devolves to chase playing) no screaming other than an occasional mumbly growl. Jace clearly 'states' those play sessions too. Jace also spits when he gets super hyper and excited during zoomies. Took me by surprised the first few times. He's just a different sort of cat. Tail is always down but otherwise no signs of stress. Loafs a lot with paws up under him ready to move. We're not sure how long he was out without a home, long enough to not know how to play and take months before he really settled and felt safe enough to play and zoom. He cuddles on his terms. He also screams bloody murder when Ajani jmps up into the kitchen chair with him to try and groom and cuddle. And then goes looking for the younger brat when he goes to baby jail for not leaving him alone. Someone please explain why my cat breaks conventional cat norms.

[@JoJoGranum]

I’ve an anxious cat named Destiny who is 5 years old and is timid. She does the airplane ears and hisses and growls at my son . She also is scared of strangers but when at vet she stays calm and just keeps her gaze on me. I must be her emotional support. I’ve tried feliway and treats, coaxing her out, and only thing left is anti anxiety meds.

[@elizabethhouse9454]

I enjoy learning from you. These videos are excellent

[@andreafaldon5026]

I believe about sound, I knew my cat could hear my eyes open every morning.

[@WhenAnimalsAttack]

Thank you for your awesome tips. Just got my first kitten and youve been of great help to help me prepare 💯🍻

[@haekathe3841]

Hi Jackson, we've adopted a rescue three weeks ago today and wanted to say thank you for all your content. We've been watching plenty of your videos preparing ourselves and our flat for the cat, and rewatching some of your videos on how to read your cat's behaviour and respond to it appropriately was so reassuring, especially in the first week. Thank you!

[@nikki4701]

I got my first cat just a few days ago. Your videos are so informative! As my cat adjusts to new environment, I’m checking his body language. Thank you!

[@katherinefellows3382]

My cat is enjoying watching this video.

[@keishabrown2520]

Yay, I was waiting for u to do this one!

[@susans5096]

Loved this video. I’ve had cats all my life. And 3 years ago I adopted 2 siblings and they are so vocal. Similar to Siamese but more.. lots of trills. Do you have a video on cat sounds?

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

Now I'm geeking out on the ears also.

[@sandyjohnson3183]

Love your show ❤️