No cat owner has ever tried to bathe a cat without getting scratches all over their arms. Like many other cat behaviors, their aversion to water is also all too famous and all too mysterious. We examine the possible causes behind cats’ hatred of water.
Before answering this question, I must tell you that not all cats hate water. While some cats avoid taking a dip, others love to get wet. The Turkish Van, a longhaired breed of domestic cat, is known for its fascination with water. In fact, this breed loves to swim. If we take the animals from the wild into considerations, the cat species like jaguars and ocelots that belong to hot areas like to take dips in cool water. On the other hand, cat species from cold areas like lynx, bobcats and cougars hate to get wet.
