McMillan says that
frightening a cat even with something as harmless as a cucumber could lead to serious injury as the cat's «reflex fear reaction is very forceful and the cat could crash into furniture or land on something injurious.»
Not exact matches
Halloween isn't just a spooky time for humans; it can be
frightening and
even deadly for
cats.
This is precisely why hooded litter boxes, automatic litter boxes, and boxes placed in dark, dank, dead end areas are found to be unappealing and
even frightening to a
cat.
Even the most loving
cat, when sick, in pain, or
frightened, is likely either to run and hide or (if immobilized) lash out at anyone, including its owner.
Cat Sanctuary: Provide your cat with a way to avoid being cornered, frightened or even harmed by an enthusiastic new playma
Cat Sanctuary: Provide your
cat with a way to avoid being cornered, frightened or even harmed by an enthusiastic new playma
cat with a way to avoid being cornered,
frightened or
even harmed by an enthusiastic new playmate.
Loud noises such as music played loudly, domestic appliance (vacuum cleaner, mixer, clippers, etc.), parties at home, visitors or
even fireworks can be
frightening for
cats.
While that is often true,
cats also purr in a variety of other situations, such as when they're
frightened, want to be fed, or
even when they are ill.
If a group of relocated
cats is simply released into an open barn, they are likely to be so
frightened and disoriented that they will run away immediately,
even if provided with a comfortable place to live and plenty of food and water.
Cats can become aggressive when they have had enough petting, when they are picked up, when they are
frightened, and
even when they are playing.