The reasons why cats are afraid of water:

1. Cats have very thick and dense hair. When the inner hair is soaked with water, it is difficult for the cat to move in the water. It is easy to choke or suffocate to death.

2. Cats are animals that are very afraid of the cold. Water that wets the cat will make the cat feel cold.

3. Cat ears are very small, and it is difficult for water to come out after entering the ears, which can easily lead to ear inflammation and infection, and the cat will also be very uncomfortable.

4. Genetic factors cause cats to be afraid of water. The ancestors of cats originated from African wild cats and Asian desert cats. Their living environment is in deserts, Gobi or grassland areas with severe water shortages, which makes cats develop Habits of living in arid and waterless environments.

5. The cat’s sebum secretion is not strong enough. The only layer of oil is very precious and can protect the skin. When it gets wet, this layer of oil will be destroyed and may cause irritation. Dry and itchy skin occurs.

6. Cats’ sense of smell is as sensitive as that of dogs and can smell other odors in the water, which can make cats feel scared and uncomfortable. This is one of the reasons why cats don’t like water.

7. Past trauma causes cats to be afraid of water. Trauma is not unique to humans, if a cat's life has been in danger in the past due to too much water, this situation can cause trauma to the cat and make the cat hate water.