The cats afraid of water that is not the fish
2006-09-16 08:27:19 · 17 answers · asked by joe king 02 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
they like how the fish tastes, and not all cats are "scared" of water, mine one swims everyday in a pond nearby, the ones that are "scared" just don't like how it feels 2 b in water perhaps, or maybe it's b'cuz of the temperature of it.
2006-09-16 10:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know...but my cat loves water. He is fascinated by it. I have to put a stool ladder next to the sink so he can watch me wash dishes. He also has a bench in front of the aquarium so he can try and "catch" the fish.
It is possible that the light and movement fascinate the cat and that the cat has no real idea that the fish are in water.
2006-09-16 08:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sister Cat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats were taken by early traders on ships from their original home in the north African desert for their ability to get the rats that also wanted to travel on the ships.
The men ate fish that they caught and shared them with the cats. Cats being carnivores liked fish. They lived on the shores of the Mediterranean too and didn't have to "fish" for these treats, they could just scavenge from the fishermen's catch.
I have a calendar called "Cats in the Sun". The photos were taken in Greece I think along the Mediterranean. Last month there was a picture of a young cat with a large fish in its mouth. I imagine he has just snuck it away from an inattentive human.
2006-09-16 08:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The cats by me are not afraid of water they are always fishing with their paws in my pond
2006-09-18 09:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Candy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's what cats like! I live by a stream and one of my cats goes fishing. She's brought back small eels and, once, a brown trout.
She brings them in and puts them by her food bowl.
2006-09-16 20:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When rationing came along cat food manufacturers had to find a substitute for meat. Any puss would risk getting a wet paw for a free snack.
2006-09-18 05:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by Helen B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL! I have a tom cat who LOVES water!!!! Always tries to get into the shower or bath when someone is in there...
2006-09-16 08:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cat isn't afraid of water, he just prefers to stay dry.
2006-09-16 08:34:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine seem to hate getting wet - they run in when it rains, yet one of them brought a neighbour's goldfish home from his garden pond one day. Another time I caught the same one with a frog in his mouth. I think they just like to keep us on our toes!
2006-09-16 10:52:12 · answer #9 · answered by diquarry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat totally hates fish the weirdo!!
2006-09-16 08:38:16 · answer #10 · answered by Barson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋