Why cats are afraid of water? Anyone who knows cats knows that most cats are very afraid of water. Even in the daily bathing process, they will feel nervous and afraid, so they avoid bathing.
Due to the fear of cats, we can rarely see happy scenes of cats playing in the water like dogs. So why are cats so afraid of water?
When it comes to the reason why cats are afraid of water, it can be traced back to the living environment and habits of cat ancestors. According to research findings, the ancestors of domestic cats originated from African wild cats and Asian desert cats.

Most of them live in deserts and rarely have access to water. Therefore, they all belong to the landlubber class, and they are afraid when they encounter water.
This is a psychological fear due to an innate environment and little exposure to water.
Due to the influence of the environment, the cat itself has the ability to keep itself clean. Therefore, there is no need to bathe the cat frequently during the feeding process, and frequent bathing can easily damage the protective layer of the cat’s skin surface, making the cat’s hair more likely to dry and become fluffy and dull. And most cats also have a feeling of fear when taking a bath.
They are afraid of being wet all over their bodies. Sometimes when they see water, they will turn their heads and run away.