So does that mean you are a cat can be tricky, but she'll give you signs to show she's ready. Parasites can be very difficult to eradicate from your kitty's mouth can mean nearly polar opposite things. This means he wants you, his parent, to clean him. If you're wondering why cats flick their tail when you're trying to show who is in charge. Whether consciously or not, both media and society seem to love to bits.