Why Does My Cat Pin His Ears Back? | Cat Behavior | Ep. 80

Have you ever been petting your cat and everything seems perfectly fine... until suddenly his ears go back?In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share what I discovered after noticing one of my senior cats pinning his ears back during cuddle sessions. At first, I worried something was wrong. But after researching cat body language, I learned that pinned-back ears can be an important sign that a cat is feeling overstimulated.Join me as we explore what your cat may be trying to tell you when those ears suddenly change position and how recognizing the signal can strengthen the bond between you and your feline companion.What You'll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode🐾 What pinned-back ears can mean in cats🐾 How to recognize petting overstimulation🐾 The difference between fear, pain, and overstimulation signals🐾 Why ear position should never be interpreted by itself🐾 How respecting your cat's boundaries builds trustTimestamp & Chapters00:00 Introduction00:32 My little weaky and his pinned-back ears01:22 When petting starts to change02:08 Could I be overstimulating him?02:49 What pinned-back ears actually mean03:35 Signs your cat has had enough04:13 When ear pinning may signal illness or pain04:42 Learning to respect my cat's boundariesDiary of a Cat Mom is a gentle, diary-style cat podcast about everyday life with cats—created especially for cat moms 35+ in multi‑cat homes who see their cats as family.Resources for Cat ParentsEverything I use for my cats is here: https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments from life with cats. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom, not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, always consult your trusted veterinarian.Help More Cat Parents. 🐾💕Share your knowledge, experience, and story to help cat parents better understand their cats.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageConnect with Cat Parents. 🐾🐱Reach an engaged community of cat parents and build trust in your brand.→ Learn More About Sponsorshiphttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-sponsor-package