Relaxed posture, taking turns, ears forward signal safe fun.
Body Language
Play includes inhibited biting without applying too much pressure.
Gentle Biting
Play is quiet. Yowls or hisses signal fear, anger or excessive discomfort.
No Yowling
peaceful interaction afterward - no lingering signs of stress.
Happy Afterward
Flattened ears, attacking face/belly, prolonged intense vocalizations all more concerning.
Aggressive Behaviors
Posture, swatting with claws out, distress calls mean things have gone too far.
Signals
After skirmish, tend to each cat's well-being before gradually reintroducing once calm.
Separate & Comfort