The 7 things cats hate the most

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The cat is a demanding pet that knows how to make itself understood by its owners. It has specific needs, tastes and marked aversions, which must be respected to make it happy. Even if there are always exceptions, sometimes surprising, we have listed the main things that the cat hates, of course in general.

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Sudden change: why does the cat hate it?

Very routine-oriented, the cat has its own habits of territory, meals and hunting, in fact of the overall environment in its habitat. A sudden change of routine (going on vacation, moving, separation of owners, death of the owner, change of schedule, change of food, abandonment, etc.) can make it aggressive, distant, distrustful or even lead it to run away.

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The noise scares the cat

Calm, discreet and almost silent by nature, the cat hates loud and sudden noises. A horn, a shout at him, a loud argument, the vacuum cleaner… All these noises trigger stress, make him run away and hide.

The cat doesn't like water

With rare exceptions, cats are not in their element when there is too much water. They will take shelter from a heavy downpour and avoid falling into the bathtub or swimming pool, even if they are good swimmers.

He is also very picky about what you serve him and will only drink cold water.

The cat can't stand closed doors

The restriction of his freedom and the insecurity felt by the stranger behind him are the main reasons for the domestic feline's marked aversion to the closed door . He will use all the subterfuges to make you open it or will take care of it himself.

Strong smells that repel cats

Thanks to their complex nasal system explained by the study published by Ohio University in June 2023, cats have a sense of smell that is significantly superior to ours. It is therefore logical that they are very sensitive to strong odors, especially those of citrus fruits, menthol, vinegar, onions, or even their dirty litter.

Why staring into a cat's eyes is not a good idea?

Staring at a cat is perceived by the animal as a threat. It is part of the body language of the hunter facing his prey or a challenge between two competitors, where the one who looks down first submits. Do not hold back from gazing at your favorite animal, but quickly look away or blink as a sign of peace and love!

Cats hate being woken up with a start or being touched excessively!

Quiet sleep is essential for the cat's energy recovery, so much so that he sleeps between fifteen and eighteen hours a day. If you wake him up in the middle of his nap, especially abruptly and for nothing (according to him), he will make his displeasure clear by his bad mood for the rest of the day.

And if the feline loves caresses, it is only where and when he has decided. Ignoring this rule (which varies according to his mood) exposes you to ferocious bites and claws!