why cats don't swim
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Throughout their early history, cats were not exposed to rivers, lakes and rain and as a result were not as familiar with water as some other evolving species." Unlike dogs, who love to frolic in the water and in some instances are even trained to work in it, most kitties aren't fans of getting wet.Some domestic cats actually enjoy the water, particularly if they live in a region that has a hot, dry climate. The water is cool and refreshing, and the cat may swim or soak in it. ... Just as with people, cats in colder climates don't like to get completely wet because it causes them to lose body heat.While wild cats in warm climates may go for the occasional refreshing dip to cool off, most domestic cats descend from felines that lived in dry regions so swimming simply wasn't necessary for survival. ... Another reason cats may not care for water is because of negative experiences — or lack of experience — with it.