Feline Aversion: Desert Roots Run Deep

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Ever wondered why *most cats dislike water*? It's a famous feline trait! In this video, we explore the intriguing reasons *why cats hate water*, tracing it back to their *evolutionary history* and *desert ancestry*. Learn how their wild relatives, including *African* and *European wildcats* and the *Chinese Desert Cat*, influenced this deep-seated aversion. While there are rare exceptions like the *fishing cat*, this video explains why water isn't typically a cat's friend. We also cover *bathing cats* – exploring *vet advice* on *frequent bathing* and the risks, such as stripping *natural oils* and essential *pheromones*. Discover why, from an evolutionary perspective, *cats simply haven't evolved* for regular water engagement. #cats #whycatshatewater #catevolution #deserthistory #wildcats #bathingcats #vetadvice #catfacts #felinebehavior

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00:00most cats famously dislike water relying on meticulous self-grooming to avoid any sort of

00:09bath or soak this deep-seated aversion is likely rooted in their evolutionary history their

00:15ancestors originated from arid environments like deserts meaning they had minimal exposure to water

00:21sources beyond drinking genetic studies which link domestic cats to wild relatives such as the

00:28african and european wildcats and the chinese desert cat support this desert dwelling ancestry

00:35while there are exceptions like the fishing cat found in swamps which readily interacts with water

00:40this is not typical feline behavior although some owners might try to accustom their pets to water

00:47veterinarians generally advise against frequent bathing this is because it can strip away natural

00:54oils leading to dry skin and remove essential pheromones that cats use for communication with

01:00one another ultimately as experts point out cats simply have not evolved to be creatures that

01:06that regularly engage with water

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