It is not strictly true to say that all cats dislike water, or more
accurately: swimming or bathing in water.
Many cats: tigers, lions, jaguars, ocelots, and jaguarondi [weasel cat] who
frequent hot climates are particularly partial to a dip in a pond, stream or
river. Cats are natural swimmers in the wild, and Asian varieties have been
known to fish in rivers and lakes. Cats bred near Lake Van in Turkey are raised
around the water; the breed [The Turkish Van] has an affinity for water, and
really likes to swim. An old breed, this cat has been a household pet for
centuries. Its water prowess is well known in Turkey, where they been known to
swim into the harbour to greet the arriving fishing boats.
However, cats from colder regions avoid water as much as possible. Snow
leopards, lynx, bobcats, and cougars for example have little interest in getting
wet. It has been said that if a cat has wet fur it can damage the ability of the
cat's fur to insulate the animal against the cold.
Most domestic cats, however, dislike getting wet. They do not enjoy water
sports and if bathed, become upset. The emphasis here is on most cats because
some domestic animals will tolerate water if they are accustomed to bathing or
showering.
Will and Guy have gathered together some photos of 'wet cats' and created a
presentation for your enjoyment. We emphasise that no cats were hurt in the
making of the PPT; only their feelings were affected.
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