Why do cats hate baths?
Three reasons why most cats don't like the water A cat that has regularly been exposed to water as kitten may be more accepting of it. 2. Cats are also very fastidious creatures. They spend a lot of time grooming themselves and likely aren't big fans of having anything that doesn't smell “normal” on their fur.

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3 Reasons Why Cats Hate Water (And Why Some Like it!)
Aug 15, 2017