Table of Contents (click to expand)The Ancestors Of CatsPhysical FactorsScent Matters!If Not Water, Then What?Conclusion Research suggests that cats are averse to taking a bath because the water cools their body temperature down. Their fur coats are also not very waterproof, so they get heavy when drenched with water. Every cat owner’s biggest nightmare is taking their furry feline friend for a bath. Unlike the bigger cousins of the cat family (tigers, lions), who love to take a swim in the waters of the wilderness, smaller house cats seem to despise being anywhere near water. Ironically, we also often see … Continue reading Why Do Cats Hate Water?