What are cats most afraid of: 5 common phobias

21.12.2023 15:09

Sometimes it seems that cats are not afraid of anything - they often defend themselves until their last breath.

At the same time, lovers of such animals note that cats have different characters.

This means that everything depends on the environment, upbringing and lifestyle of the four-legged friend.

Let's look at the most popular fears that haunt cats.

What are cats most afraid of?

Here are 5 examples.

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  1. Water. They do not like water, because during the bathing process the thick undercoat, which helps to retain heat, gets wet.
  2. Strangers. Some cats are territorial and therefore do not like other animals or even people.
  3. Sounds. They may be frightened by loud sounds, including humming household appliances such as a vacuum cleaner or hair dryer.
  4. Smells. Smells of household chemicals, citrus fruits and spices can scare away a cat.
  5. Dogs. It is impossible not to agree that this is the "natural enemy" of cats.

Earlier we wrote about what to do if your cat is afraid of fireworks.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor