![]() ![]() If this isn’t possible, it’s still possible to slowly introduce your older cat to water and have them enjoy it. Ideally, you’ll introduce your cat to water when they’re still relatively young. It can make them less than thrilled to actually get into the water and swim when you present them with the opportunity. Using a spray bottle to deter your cat from getting on counters or into areas where they aren’t supposed to be can create an unpleasant link between water and your cat. When you combine this with suddenly introducing them to water, it’s understandable why your cat may resist when you first introduce them to the concept of swimming. We mentioned that some cats do have a predisposition to liking water, but maybe your cat isn’t a breed that has this predisposition. So, it’s understandable that your cat can panic the first time they’re faced with a large body of water like in the bathtub, sink, or pool. If your cat has always been an indoor cat, they most likely haven’t had consistent exposure to water except from their water dishes. By getting them wet, you’re essentially creating more work for your cat because they now believe that they have to sit and clean themselves until they get the water out of their coat. Waterlogged FurĬats don’t necessarily like to have water get deep into their coats because they feel like they have to clean themselves. This is especially true if you’ve never introduced your cat to the water prior to attempting to give them a bath. If you’ve ever tried to give a cat a bath, you know you’re in for a ride that may take more than one person to help. They have smaller bodies that can quickly get weighed down and waterlogged, and they can drown if they can’t find a way out. ![]() Now, this doesn’t mean your cat will automatically start swimming if you were to put them into the water, but there’s a good chance that they’ll be able to keep themselves afloat until they get out of the water.Īlso, you have to consider the logistics of swimming for your cat. There are even some breeds of cats like enjoy the water and swimming in general like the Turkish Van, Turkish Angora, Maine Coon, Bengal, American Bobtail, Norwegian Forest Cat and more. However, it is widely believed that cats have the instincts required for them to swim if there were to fall into the water. Since cats originally hale from a historically dry environment, they didn’t necessarily have a reason to learn to swim. ![]() If you have a cat, you’re most likely wondering if they can swim, and this is what we’re going to answer for you below. Can cats swim? This is the question that you may find yourself asking if you have a domestic cat because there’s a long history of cats disliking water. ![]()
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