When your cat wraps its tail around you it is their way of saying that they love you. They may also be saying that they are hungry.
A quivering tail means your cat is excited to see you – usually their tail will be up but the end will do a little shake. This is often accompanied by purring.
For Balance
This is particularly important when they are walking or running along narrow ledges such as fences or shelves.
To communicate
You cat’s tail is a key indicator of its mood. We all know that a wagging tail in a dog generally means it is happy.
To send a message to other cats
If your cat is around other kitties and puts its tail in the air this is a sign that the other cats are welcome to come and have a good sniff around.
To keep warm
Have you noticed that often when your cat curls up and has a snooze they wrap their tail around themselves? This is to keep them warm whilst they nap or sleep.
To get rid of an irritation
-they can whack their tail around a bit to try to clear the area of whatever is bothering them.
To understand their surroundings
The nerves in a cat’s tail also send signals to a cats body to help it to coordinate a response to the environment it is in.