Most cats are afraid of water, especially those that have never been exposed to water from a young age; they tend to fear water more. Cats’ fear of water is mainly related to the environment their ancestors lived in. The ancestors of cats primarily lived in desert areas and rarely came into contact with water for years. Additionally, a cat’s fur is difficult to dry once wet, and water on their body seriously affects their balance during climbing and jumping, which is a fatal flaw in wild cats in nature. Therefore, instinctively, they have a natural aversion to water. However, if a cat is trained from a young age to be exposed to water and become accustomed to it, they may no longer fear water when they grow up.

　　The most direct way to train a cat not to fear water is to start exposing it to water from a young age. At first, you can try using a small basin filled with some water and let the cat play. To better attract and tease the cat, you can also place some small fish in the basin—be careful not to put large fish; small, agile fish that swim can attract the cat’s attention.

　　At the beginning, do not try to throw the cat directly into the water as this might make the cat even more tense and fearful of water. Give the cat enough time to play with the water and discover the joy of it on its own. Additionally, when the cat is young, it should be trained to get used to bathing and have more contact with water. When a pet cat truly gets used to and likes water, it will no longer be afraid of it.