2007-02-05 14:16:56 · 17 answers · asked by Ken is in the well lassy 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
honey i hate to tell you this but cats do not like water. trying to put one in a pool could be life threatening to you. they leave no survivors.even the friendliest cat in the world turns into a serial killer when put in a tub. i have the scars to prove it.
2007-02-05 14:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by nbatch2006 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You don't teach cats to swim. They either like water or they don't. As a general rule, cats hate water. Most of them WILL swim if they are put in the situation to do it, but I don't suggest it. You usually have to introduce the kitten to water at a very young age or they hate it. Even then, it is no guarentee. Hope this helps.
2007-02-05 15:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by cathy c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All cats can swim, but they really hate to do so. The only species of cat that like water are tigers and jaguars. There is a domestic cat called a Turkish Van, which sometimes enjoy getting in the water. Otherwise, just forget this idea of teaching your cat to swim. He'll probably hate you for it.
2007-02-05 21:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can teach your cat to swim. Teaching it to like swimming is probably the hard part. Certain breeds are more likely to be more willing to swim (like Bengals). Some cats though, will really not like the water, and there's probably no good reason to go through all the trouble it would take to get them to swim (and to like it).
Get them used to the water nice and slow. Probably the bath tub is a good place to start. Work with the cat in small time increments (5-10 minutes) often - preferably daily. Reward them with food. Be nice and calming to the cat. Don't just chase them into a corner,pick them up, and toss them in. Hold them in your arms in an area close to the water so they are good and calm. Dip their paws in to get started. After a while, incorporate play into it, toss a ball or some toy that they chase after into the water and let them paw at it. Encourage them to jump in the water after it and eventually they will. Get started this way and eventually start using deeper water. If you have a water area that will require your cats to swim accross it (or to something inthe middle) in order to get a toy or food, that will probably be a good method.
2007-02-05 15:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by Travis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can naturally swim. But if u wanna test it throw it in a pool or something. Although that's quite mean
2016-03-29 07:00:10 · answer #5 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have introduced the cat to water as a kitten, and very gently at that, don't even think about it. If you never heard the sound a a cat in distress, its a sound you'll never forget.
2007-02-05 14:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by walter_b_marvin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most cats know how to swim they just do not like water
2007-02-05 14:21:09 · answer #7 · answered by 'lil peanut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all why is it necessary for your cat to swim???? Cat naturally hate water!
2007-02-05 14:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by sxycent 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They can swim if they have to, without ANY problem, they just prefer not to be in water but, they CAN swim, all four legged animals can swim.
2007-02-05 14:22:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't even think of doing this.
Cat's don't like to swim.
2007-02-05 14:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by Hedicat 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋