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

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 boundariesThis is where I’ve gathered everything that supports me and my cats:https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/About the Diary of a Cat Mom PodcastDiary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats.This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian.Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.Are You Helping Cat Parents Too? 🐾💕Veterinarians, emergency vets, cat behaviorists, rescue organizations, pet businesses, authors, and other cat experts may be a good fit for a future guest interview on Diary of a Cat Mom.→ Learn More About Becoming a Guesthttps://stan.store/fromhereai/p/podcast-guest-packageWant to Reach Cat Parents Through Podcasting? 🐾🐱Businesses, organizations, and experts who serve ...