Feline Feelings: A 101 Guide to Cat Emotions

Cats don't come with a Kitty 101 handbook, so deciphering their emotions can prove to be a challenge. Sure, Fluffy might seem indifferent to everything other than cardboard boxes, but she has real feelings.

Look beyond the whiskers and miffed expression to figure out what's happening in that feline noggin. Big eyes might mean she's scared of the neighbor's dog. And a satisfied smirk? She probably coughed up a hairball in your favorite shoes.

If you're still perplexed, take a skip through the gallery above for a cheat sheet on 10 cat emotions, complete with their human equivalent