{"id":170307,"date":"2023-02-08T15:53:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T15:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/"},"modified":"2023-02-09T10:34:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T10:34:43","slug":"why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why cats are afraid of cucumbers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_cats_are_afraid_of_cucumbers\" title=\"Why cats are afraid of cucumbers?\">Why cats are afraid of cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_are_cats_afraid_of_bananas_and_cucumbers\" title=\"Why are cats afraid of bananas and cucumbers?\">Why are cats afraid of bananas and cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Do_cucumbers_scare_cats\" title=\"Do cucumbers scare cats?\">Do cucumbers scare cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#What_happens_when_you_give_a_cat_a_cucumber\" title=\"What happens when you give a cat a cucumber?\">What happens when you give a cat a cucumber?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_are_some_cats_afraid_of_cucumbers\" title=\"Why are some cats afraid of cucumbers?\">Why are some cats afraid of cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_do_cats_hate_cucumbers_and_bananas\" title=\"Why do cats hate cucumbers and bananas?\">Why do cats hate cucumbers and bananas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Is_cat_afraid_of_cucumber\" title=\"Is cat afraid of cucumber?\">Is cat afraid of cucumber?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#What_are_cats_afraid_of\" title=\"What are cats afraid of?\">What are cats afraid of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_are_cats_afraid_of_cucumbers\" title=\"Why are cats afraid of cucumbers?\">Why are cats afraid of cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_do_cats_get_scared_of_bananas\" title=\"Why do cats get scared of bananas?\">Why do cats get scared of bananas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_do_cats_not_like_the_smell_of_banana\" title=\"Why do cats not like the smell of banana?\">Why do cats not like the smell of banana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Are_cats_actually_scared_of_cucumbers\" title=\"Are cats actually scared of cucumbers?\">Are cats actually scared of cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_do_cats_freak_out_over_cucumbers\" title=\"Why do cats freak out over cucumbers?\">Why do cats freak out over cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#What_happens_when_you_put_cucumbers_close_to_cats\" title=\"What happens when you put cucumbers close to cats?\">What happens when you put cucumbers close to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Do_cucumbers_remind_cats_of_snakes\" title=\"Do cucumbers remind cats of snakes?\">Do cucumbers remind cats of snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#What_happens_if_you_give_a_cat_cucumber\" title=\"What happens if you give a cat cucumber?\">What happens if you give a cat cucumber?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_do_cats_jump_away_from_cucumbers\" title=\"Why do cats jump away from cucumbers?\">Why do cats jump away from cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Do_cats_actually_hate_cucumbers\" title=\"Do cats actually hate cucumbers?\">Do cats actually hate cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Do_cucumbers_repel_cats\" title=\"Do cucumbers repel cats?\">Do cucumbers repel cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_does_my_cat_hate_the_smell_of_bananas\" title=\"Why does my cat hate the smell of bananas?\">Why does my cat hate the smell of bananas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#What_fruit_is_cats_scared_of\" title=\"What fruit is cats scared of?\">What fruit is cats scared of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Why_are_cat_scared_of_cucumbers\" title=\"Why are cat scared of cucumbers?\">Why are cat scared of cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#Do_cats_not_like_cucumbers\" title=\"Do cats not like cucumbers?\">Do cats not like cucumbers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#What_cats_are_afraid_of\" title=\"What cats are afraid of?\">What cats are afraid of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers\/#What_do_cats_fear_most\" title=\"What do cats fear most?\">What do cats fear most?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cats_are_afraid_of_cucumbers\"><\/span>Why cats are afraid of cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are hypersensitive to their surroundings, so it&#8217;s the sudden appearance of a random object that has them spooked. Cucumbers also look quite snake-like on first glance, so this may be why this vegetable provokes such an extreme reaction. Please don&#8217;t try this at home, though it&#8217;s stressful for the cats!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_cats_afraid_of_bananas_and_cucumbers\"><\/span>Why are cats afraid of bananas and cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are genetically hard-wired through instinct to avoid snakes, Con Slobodchikoff, animal behaviorist and author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, said. Cucumbers look enough like a snake to have the cat&#8217;s instinctive fear of snakes kick in.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-farm-animals-eat-cucumbers\/\">Can farm animals eat cucumbers?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cucumbers_scare_cats\"><\/span>Do cucumbers scare cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your cat won&#8217;t associate a sliced or diced cucumber with the tubular object that scares the daylights out of them. Like other fruits that are safe for cats, cucumbers are a safe snack for your kitty.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199616\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-cucumbers-scare-cats.jpg\" alt=\"Do cucumbers scare cats?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-cucumbers-scare-cats.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-cucumbers-scare-cats-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-cucumbers-scare-cats-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-cucumbers-scare-cats-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_give_a_cat_a_cucumber\"><\/span>What happens when you give a cat a cucumber?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond vitamins, cucumber is also a great source of molybdenum, which is a trace mineral that really <b>helps out with a cat&#8217;s metabolism. Potassium, magnesium, and copper are also found in cucumber and can all have a positive effect on your feline&#8217;s health and well-being.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_some_cats_afraid_of_cucumbers\"><\/span>Why are some cats afraid of cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are genetically hard-wired through instinct to avoid snakes, Con Slobodchikoff, animal behaviorist and author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, said. Cucumbers look enough like a snake to have the cat&#8217;s instinctive fear of snakes kick in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_hate_cucumbers_and_bananas\"><\/span>Why do cats hate cucumbers and bananas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to reports and videos, other fruits and vegetables, such as apples and bananas, have been reported to scare cats. <b>The cucumber resembles a frequent cat threat, a dangerous snake, and predator known to kill and eat cats. This likeness to a snake causes the cat to be scared of cucumbers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_afraid_of_cucumber\"><\/span>Is cat afraid of cucumber?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are scared of cucumbers because it&#8217;s their natural reaction to anything that sneaks up on them without making any noise. Cats tend to be scared or wary of the unknown, The internet is a bizarre place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_cats_afraid_of\"><\/span>What are cats afraid of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats can be afraid of <b>almost anything that is unfamiliar or has threatening qualities it&#8217;s important to remember that although cats are predators, they are &#8216;mesopredators,&#8217; meaning they are not at the top of the food chain, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_cats_afraid_of_cucumbers\"><\/span>Why are cats afraid of cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are hypersensitive to their surroundings, so it&#8217;s the sudden appearance of a random object that has them spooked. Cucumbers also look quite snake-like on first glance, so this may be why this vegetable provokes such an extreme reaction. Please don&#8217;t try this at home, though it&#8217;s stressful for the cats!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KtBIBacvbOU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_get_scared_of_bananas\"><\/span>Why do cats get scared of bananas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s Not The Fruit; It&#8217;s The Peel The theory goes that <b>because ripening bananas give off ethyl acetate, their odor has overtones of acetone a smell cats hate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_not_like_the_smell_of_banana\"><\/span>Why do cats not like the smell of banana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats really dislike the smell of bananas and it <b>may be due to the ethyl acetate in banana peels. They are repulsed by the chemical smell of the compound. Try rubbing banana peels on furniture that you want them to stay away from.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_actually_scared_of_cucumbers\"><\/span>Are cats actually scared of cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ruling. False. <b>Cats are not afraid of cucumbers, but they get scared if they see a sudden change in the environment around them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_freak_out_over_cucumbers\"><\/span>Why do cats freak out over cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are genetically hard-wired through instinct to avoid snakes, Con Slobodchikoff, animal behaviorist and author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, said. Cucumbers look enough like a snake to have the cat&#8217;s instinctive fear of snakes kick in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_put_cucumbers_close_to_cats\"><\/span>What happens when you put cucumbers close to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another idea is that the sudden appearance of the cucumber is what scares the cat. This is similar to startling someone by sneaking up behind them. If they turn around and suddenly see a cucumber there, <b>it causes them to jump and become frightened, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cucumbers_remind_cats_of_snakes\"><\/span>Do cucumbers remind cats of snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are genetically hard-wired through instinct to avoid snakes, Con Slobodchikoff, animal behaviorist and author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, told ABC News. <b>Cucumbers look enough like a snake to have the cat&#8217;s instinctive fear of snakes kick in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_give_a_cat_cucumber\"><\/span>What happens if you give a cat cucumber?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cucumber is a healthy low-calorie food that is safe to feed your cat in small amounts. Just be sure to peel off the skin as <b>it may contain harmful pesticides. With its high water content, cucumber can help hydrate your cat, especially on these hot summer days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_jump_away_from_cucumbers\"><\/span>Why do cats jump away from cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are genetically hard-wired through instinct to avoid snakes, Con Slobodchikoff, animal behaviorist and author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, said. Cucumbers look enough like a snake to have the cat&#8217;s instinctive fear of snakes kick in.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199617\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-cats-jump-away-from-cucumbers.jpg\" alt=\"Why do cats jump away from cucumbers?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-cats-jump-away-from-cucumbers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-cats-jump-away-from-cucumbers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-cats-jump-away-from-cucumbers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-do-cats-jump-away-from-cucumbers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_actually_hate_cucumbers\"><\/span>Do cats actually hate cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your cat won&#8217;t associate a sliced or diced cucumber with the tubular object that scares the daylights out of them. Like other fruits that are safe for cats, cucumbers are a safe snack for your kitty.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cucumbers_repel_cats\"><\/span>Do cucumbers repel cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s Not The Fruit; It&#8217;s The Peel The theory goes that <b>because ripening bananas give off ethyl acetate, their odor has overtones of acetone a smell cats hate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_hate_the_smell_of_bananas\"><\/span>Why does my cat hate the smell of bananas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your cat won&#8217;t associate a sliced or diced cucumber with the tubular object that scares the daylights out of them. Like other fruits that are safe for cats, <b>cucumbers are a safe snack for your kitty<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruit_is_cats_scared_of\"><\/span>What fruit is cats scared of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats really dislike the smell of bananas and it <b>may be due to the ethyl acetate in banana peels. They are repulsed by the chemical smell of the compound. Try rubbing banana peels on furniture that you want them to stay away from.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_cat_scared_of_cucumbers\"><\/span>Why are cat scared of cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are hypersensitive to their surroundings, so it&#8217;s the sudden appearance of a random object that has them spooked. Cucumbers also look quite snake-like on first glance, so this may be why this vegetable provokes such an extreme reaction. Please don&#8217;t try this at home, though it&#8217;s stressful for the cats!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_not_like_cucumbers\"><\/span>Do cats not like cucumbers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to reports and videos, other fruits and vegetables, such as apples and bananas, have been reported to scare cats. <b>The cucumber resembles a frequent cat threat, a dangerous snake, and predator known to kill and eat cats. This likeness to a snake causes the cat to be scared of cucumbers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cats_are_afraid_of\"><\/span>What cats are afraid of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are genetically hard-wired through instinct to avoid snakes, Con Slobodchikoff, animal behaviorist and author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, said. <b>Cucumbers look enough like a snake to have the cat&#8217;s instinctive fear of snakes kick in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_fear_most\"><\/span>What do cats fear most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s <b>a noise, a stranger or a smell, cats don&#8217;t like surprises. They are particularly frightened of them. However, there are many GIFs and YouTube videos which show some surprising surprises. One of the most common is placing a cucumber next to a cat and watching their exaggerated responses.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/INhgQKMB1cU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why cats are afraid of cucumbers?Why are cats afraid of bananas and cucumbers?Do cucumbers scare cats?What happens when you give a cat a cucumber?Why are some cats afraid of cucumbers?Why do cats hate cucumbers and bananas?Is cat afraid of cucumber?What are cats afraid of?Why are cats afraid of cucumbers?Why do cats get&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":199614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-cats-are-afraid-of-cucumbers.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170307"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170307"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199621,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170307\/revisions\/199621"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}