Cats can be terrified at the sight of this green vegetable. But some masters have fun with it on social networks… Wrongly! Here is the reason.
Like all humans, cats have their own fears. They can be frightened when they hear unusual noises such as a vacuum cleaner, a blender or fireworks for example, but also when they are confronted with a new person or a new animal who disrupts their habits and their peace of mind. Most cats are in fact afraid of novelty and change (travel, birth of a child, veterinarian, etc.). However, some of their concerns are sometimes surprising.
Several videos have in fact been shared on social networks: we see a cat completely terrified at the sight of a green vegetable placed behind its back while it was eating. An experience that makes Internet users laugh a lot when they see the pet jump in the air when it turns around… But in reality, this green vegetable which is none other than a cucumber puts it in a state of stress intense. But why are cats afraid of cucumbers?
In reality, it is his animal instinct that resurfaces. The reaction that some cats can have at the sight of a cucumber is the same as the one they would have in the wild, when faced with a… Snake! Yes, for him, the shape and color resemble his predator. He then immediately feels in danger, and this source of stress can last several hours, or even a few days. It is therefore recommended not to “play” with his nerves too much, at the risk of him losing a little confidence in you and no longer really feeling safe at home…
Note that any other vegetable could have the same effect, like zucchini for example. Remember that when frightened, the cat can startle, flee, freeze and tend to look for a hiding place to take refuge. The perch to install at home is also a good solution to allow him to gain height, observe possible dangers and feel inaccessible.