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Cats generally fluff up their tails when they are in a confrontation situation with another cat. You may also notice the fur all over their body fluffing up too. They do this to in an attempt to make themselves look bigger and more dominant - and ready for battle!

When the cat is ready to fight you will notice his bristled tail suddenly arching and he may start to growl and appear pretty ferocious.

Cats do sometimes fluff up their tail when they are in a playful mood too, but it is quite easy to distinguish between an aggressive fluffed up tail and a playful one by observing the cat's general demeanour, body language and environment.

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