The thing about cats is that they never fail to surprise you. There’s probably a lot that cats can do that we are unaware of… like driving, or playing golf.
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.
Their paws are relatively small, their coats absorb water, and while their bodies are flexible and explosive, they aren’t really built for power.
If a cat isn’t used to being in the water, and it suddenly falls into a pool, for example, it may be overwhelmed by panic.
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.
For example, if they were involuntarily bathed as kittens, the idea of being submerged in water may not be your cat’s notion of a good time.
We might think that even ordinary tap water is perfectly odorless, but cats have the ability to really smell the chemicals and additives in food and water.