Why are cats scared of the water?

Question

Why are cats scared of the water?

Answer 1

It's a behavioral adaptation. Cats are fond of warmer temperatures and have a greater tolerance for them than humans. However, their coats do not retain heat well when wet. Worse if the water is cold.

Answer 2

The ancestor of the domestic cat is African Wildcat (Felis sylvestris lybica), who is believed to have evolved in a desert climate, as evident in the behavior common to both the domestic and wild forms. Wildcats (Felis sylvestris) are native to all continents other than Australia and Antarctica. Being closely related to desert animals, cats enjoy heat and solar exposure, often sleeping in a sunny area during the heat of the day, as part of a general preference for warm temperatures. Cats can easily withstand the heat and cold of a temperate climate, so long as the cold is not for extended periods. Although certain breeds such as the Norwegian Forest Cat and Maine Coon have developed heavier coats of fur than other cats, they have little resistance against moist cold (e.g., fog, rain and snow) and struggle to maintain their 39 °C (102 °F) body temperature when wet. In direct relation to that fact, most cats dislike immersion in water. One major exception is the Turkish Van breed which has an unusual fondness for water. Abyssinians and Bengals are also reported to be more tolerant of water than most cats.

Answer 3

because they don't like water & they cant swim.

Answer 4

why do dogs hate wen you blow in ther face?

they just dont like it lol

maybe cuz they take such good care of their fur

and then we launch em in the water and ruined their doooo.

tigers like water..