Some of my goofy friends told me that lightning will stike a cat becuz it was attracted to their fur is it true or is it a myth? Help PLEASE
2007-02-24 15:49:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It isn't true at all. If cats were all metal, well, then maybe they would be they would attract lightning. Now you can tell your goofy friend to come up with another, lol. Hope this helps.
2007-02-24 15:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key word here is goofy friends, curious gal... ;)
Cats' fur can generate static electricity in cases...kinda like rubbing a balloon across your hair (which I don't do nearly enough, incidentally) but I don't see any bio/logical reason why lightning would strike them, for heaven's sake!
Maybe you should ask a meteorologist.
Email and ask your local weatherman. It'll make them feel important. ;p
2007-02-25 00:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by Blixa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Totally a myth - lightning will always seek the highest point (actually the strike starts at the ground, but I digress). You're friends are full of hot air!
2007-02-25 00:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had cats for years and I've never heard that. If it were true I'd think it would apply to any creature that has fur, not just cats.
2007-02-25 07:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
never heard that one. Maybe if the cat was in a tree it could happen. Otherwise, I think it is about as likely as being struck as a human.
I know my cats are attracted to storms???? hmmm......
2007-02-26 02:17:25 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Cat fur is not a lightning rod.
2007-02-24 23:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes cats have electrical static in they're fur..that is why they are scared when lightning comes...please dont shock it.thats terrible.
2007-02-24 23:55:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jacquelyn<3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I've never heard of that one.
2007-02-25 00:37:12 · answer #8 · answered by Calais 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of that.
2007-02-24 23:55:07 · answer #9 · answered by eigna728 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-02-24 23:54:54 · answer #10 · answered by nikkk d 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋