But let’s start with something simple: Can cats swim? The short answer is yes. When pressed to do so, cats will more than likely float and swim to safety.
But in general, cats don’t really associate heavily with water-based history. They even manage to keep themselves remarkably clean, without the use of hot tubs and bathing pools.
Non-domesticated big cats have a relatively easy time in the water, though they may not prefer to be in it anyway.
Generally, cats are warmer than humans, and they don’t like being excessively cold. Under normal circumstances, they can simply curl up and preserve body heat.
Most cat breeds do not possess coats that do well when they’re wet. Instead, it becomes cloggy and weighed down, meaning a cat cannot move as easily as it likes.
It’s true that cats are curious to a fault. But it’s not necessarily a reason for panic if you own a pool and a cat.
For some reason, Abyssinians are fairly comfortable exploring bodies of water. While some associate them with the dry land origins stated above.