Most domestic house cats aren’t exposed to water as often as their canine counterparts. Some cats may even develop a fear of ...

Some wild cats from warm regions will get in the water to cool off. Some domestic cats will jump in the water, but this is unusual. So why do so many cats hate the water anyway?

Spot-clean: Use cat-friendly wipes and dry shampoos (like this one) to tackle specific areas, like dirty paws or faces. You can keep your cat clean without getting their entire body wet.

Why do cats like running water? Unfortunately, one of the downsides of being a vet is that our patients can’t talk, so we can’t ask cats why they like running water.

Cats are naturally clean animals, with well-evolved abilities to avoid infection. They prefer their water and food in separate areas (probably so entrails don’t contaminate their water source).

Cats hate water, but they love fish—and these two stereotypes contradict each other. Although today’s furry house rulers can enjoy fishy feasts while staying high and dry, since time ...