2022年1月19日 · Are Cats Scared of Cucumbers Because They Resemble Snakes? A commonly held belief is that cats are frightened by cucumbers because they look like snakes. At first glance it makes some sense: cucumbers are long, narrow, and they even have a bit of a curve to them like a snake would.

2022年8月8日 · Cucumbers might seem like a pretty strange thing for cats to be afraid of. After all, they’re totally harmless. So why do cats get so freaked out by them? We spoke to Dr. Alex Blutinger, a veterinarian with BluePearl Pet Hospital in New York City, to find out what makes cats so afraid of cucumbers.

2023年4月10日 · Why are cats scared of cucumbers? There's a reason these green fruits frighten cats—and why you shouldn't try to surprise your pet with one.

2022年10月15日 · Frightening your cat with a cucumber can make them feel stressed out and fearful at home. Over time, that can cause negative behaviors like aggression and marking their territory with urine.

2024年5月24日 · There are many theories why cats are scared of cucumbers, ranging from they don’t like sudden movements, unexpected surprises, unfamiliar objects, or snakes. Experts aren’t sure what theory is 100% correct, but we’ve dived into each one below.

2025年1月23日 · Cats don’t have any inherent antipathy toward cucumbers. They’re just startled by new things in their environment. Animal behaviorists also think cucumbers might be particularly disturbing to them because they resemble snakes, a great danger to small cats in the wild. “Cats won’t jump on a countertop that has aluminum foil on it.”

2022年6月30日 · When owners sneakily place a cucumber while the cat is distracted they are surprised when they look back to find it. The extreme reaction comes from the fact that cucumbers are reminiscent of...