Why Are Cats Always Afraid The Truth You Never Knew!

Understanding why cats are always afraid can be a mystery for many pet owners. In this video, we delve into the truth you never knew about feline fear. From their evolutionary instincts to environmental factors, we cover all the surprising causes of why cats often seem on edge. Join us as we explore expert insights and reveal hidden secrets that can help you better understand and care for your furry friend. Don't miss out on these eye-opening revelations that could change the way you see your cat's behavior forever!
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[@cats_aid]

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[@jerushamaxwell281]

I took home a 3 month old calico girl who'd been left on a road in the middle of the night, by someone cruel. One rear thigh was fractured due to an inflicted piercing. Though a vet repaired her leg well, she never had the confidence to try jumping any higher than 18 inches, up to a couch seat. If she ever saw me holding a clothes hanger, she would slink away in dread. Her past trauma had continued to haunt her. She remained my pampered indoor pet to the end of her life at age 14.

[@maryjaneperez6228]

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[@patriciakesler317]

❤

[@pawwalker3492]

TY for loving your Little Callie, and giving her the life she, and you, deserved 💞💕💗

[@jerushamaxwell281]

@@pawwalker3492 😊

[@kimberlypatton205]

Not afraid, just logically cautious. They are probably the most perfect and self sustainable creatures in this entire planet.

[@jerushamaxwell281]

Exactly my opinion of these most admirable of creatures, both small and as wild giants!

[@cats_aid]

Sorry, I won't repeat that again

[@katula14]

They are perfect bonbon faces, but they are very fragile and sensitive and need good people desperately-

[@FreedaPeeple-dj5fy]

@@katula14 Nonsense. They are incredibly tough and have no problem surviving on their own.

[@damsquare-nh4md]

They ARE incredible (and beautiful) creatures.

[@margaretross8486]

My cat hides when there are strangers around but will go outside in bad weather. My son’s cat cowers and hide when a storm is coming but is quite happy to meet strangers. Yes, cats can be fearful too. They, like we, are all different.

[@johnthomas-uy4tw]

All predators live in “fear”. Any mistakes even small ones can cause injury possibly leading to death.

[@Vates104]

Some cats I have known were bold and deadly when they needed to be and even sometimes when they didn’t.

[@chrisapollo6676]

It’s what I call situational awareness.

[@joecummings1260]

I found a kitten living under a stairway in an old building with crusty eyes. I took her home and gave her to my stepson who was 7. That cat was the meanest nastiest thing, she wasn't afraid of anything, the God awful noises that cat made snarling at people. A bunch of times she jumped the fence in the back yard to attack the neighbor's dogs. Such a vicious little thing she was. But my stepson could pick her up, play with her, do anything, she slept with him every night, washed his face, she just loved and trusted him so much, it was unreal

[@glyniscoleman4813]

That sounds like my cat Roamer I found him when he was 3 weeks old bottle fed him and raised him I was the only 1 who could control him he hated dogs and would attack anyone that came too close to me and he was 23 lbs but he slept next to me purring every night

[@user-ey3gl3rr2q]

My cat is a Spock fan and doesn’t know it. He being that he was living feral in my apartment complex as an older kitten he became wise to the world around him, was unafraid to approach people most who who would pet and or give him water and food. One evening he followed me as I walked back to my apartment as he had done a few times, this time he didn’t stop and hide in the bushes he followed me right into my apt. I saw he had some injuries, I know dogs don’t know much about cats but I saw wounds on his legs and above his eyes. I dressed the wounds gave him water and some chicken, called a cat rescue and found out that they only take in kittens 4 to 6 mos max and so it goes with the shelters too due to a major glut of feral cats in O C. So once he started healing and I got assistance from the maintainance man who is a cat whisperer himself. I set up the basics began to collect boxes, and got decent food for him. He thrived as I got family and friends looking for a cat home because we are all allergic to cats, but to no avail. Meanwhile little Figaro the tuxedo cat thrived I took him to vet found out he was older than the 8 mos I thought he was, that he’s now about two and domesticated himself in a month which astonished the maintainance man! He will go towards people when they come and visit, as he does with small dogs and most kids. Hes reserved about large cats as that must have been who injured him. He does not like mushy food or apparently grasses too. He will watch if I’m cleaning only runs from large machines and loud noises. Otherwise he will stand, asses, then take action even when it comes to new food, unless it’s raw then he goes into tiger mode! So I guess I got lucky with this one but still it’s been one heck of a learning curve for sure Captain Kirk!

[@onemuckypup9823]

The way it has been explained to me is that cats are in the middle of the food chain - they're both prey and predator. That's why they are afraid and nervous.

[@randallbates8891]

Being cautious is how they stay alive. .Millions of years of evolution. If one acts afraid around humans you get bet some human mistreated it.

[@rickmalik7786]

I have 19 feral cats. Most I can pet. One in particular flinches every time I reach for him, but then let's me pet him. You'd think after a year or so he'd be better, but still acts like I'm gonna smack him. I love him just the same.

[@katula14]

💝

[@jvarner7088]

Our adopted Lily did not warm up my husband. One evening he reached over her head to fetch a bottle of water, and she suddenly scrunched down and squeaked. We think a man struck her with this kind of move. A year later, she still cringes.

[@Wilett614]

I have owned Many cats over the decades . They ALL are UNIQUE and in MANY Many Ways .... just like US Humans , NO two are the Same : )

[@cimbakahn]

I have a cat, and I can definitely say for sure that loud noises freak them out! I live on the second floor and my bedroom window is not too far from the street below, so sometimes when a car or truck goes by that is too loud she panics, and when they set off fireworks in the church parking lot next door on the 4th of July she runs and hides in the closet. I will go and get her out of the closet and bring her into the bedroom and put her under the covers in bed with me and I'll just pet her and hug her and talk to her and tell her everything's okay.

[@dorothymelia2569]

My cats are both confident even though they have very different personalities. I once had someone say that they didn’t trust my eldest cat because she was too confident. I was a little suspicious of that individual from then on.

[@missmayflower]

The whole premise is off. “Cats usually look scared”. Um, no.

[@anakatrien2463]

Thank you for this outstanding video. My own cat is a rescue, and lives alone with me. He is quite timid when guests arrive at the house, and runs into a room I have made comfortable just for him to be anytime. Otherwise, he is a very happy and playful kitty, when it's just us playing with his toys. I hope that your outstanding video can help many with their kitty friends 🐱😇✌❤

[@billkenney422]

How jumpy would you be if you were 12 inches tall?

[@sequoyah59]

Because useless people consider them throw away creatures. They are not. They are very smart and loving.

[@sunriseboy4837]

Rescue Remedy, or Australian Bush Flowers Emergency Essence sprayed high in the air over the feline. Only needs one or two pumps.

[@stefcat5331]

I've got two cats that were feral as kittens and never lost that fearful attitude if a human enters the room. They're at ease and come close and are affectionate only when you are seated. Every cat is different but most do flee on reflex even in familiar places.

[@debiconner6377]

They don't always flee. If the cat feels something or someone needs protection, they go for it with all they have, which is an amazing lot of nerve. Saw a video of a cat chasing a bear off once....incredible!

[@kevincarlson668]

My latest rescue is a fearless feminist,thank you very much.She steals my takeout sushi and sashimi.Ironically though,the only irrational thing she's afraid of are chopsticks.

[@chasea7595]

Wenf through 12 cats ,my husband feeds them wheN coming to our garden.and stayed sith us,the last one I brought in was feral. Named him REX, but from the start he used to fight with my black and white cat,WILLOW, SO I LEFT HER UPSTAIRS WHILE, HE USED GO GO OUTSIDE . I NEVER HIT HIM HE WAS EFFECTIONAST ITS JUST WILLOW HE DID'T LIKE, HAD TO PUT HIM DOWN AT 11 YEARS BECAUSE OF ILL HEALTH ,MISS HIM SO MUCH, RIP

[@cheriem432]

I even disagree with the title. Cats can be fearless!

[@tabs617]

Mine is. He investigates everything.

[@LenillThomas]

Dam sure very brave

[@AgnesC1111]

One day my brother opened the door to someone proselytizing and the cat chased a German shepherd down the street on his back feet. Definitely not timid that day.

[@equine2020]

Yes, caution is not fear. My cats investigate things, but cautious. Fools rush in. 2 or 4 legged

[@user-sj7oe7pe1r]

Not stupid people can be viscous cruel😊

[@user-px9zi1cw9v]

Never met a cat afraid unless they had a monster owner!

[@elizabethstheron7075]

My 1 cat is afraid and thats some people fault.

[@glynesgarzillo1268]

I totally agree.

[@jimdep6542]

Thanks for the video. I'd appreciated comments on what I'm about to type . Speaking of a cat's fear, my beloved dark silver / black tiger stripped short haired tabby cat I've had over 4 years since he was a month old feral kitten, I made a huge mistake that my have cost my dear cat his life. My cat, named Mikey has been closely bonded with me from the beginning, sleeping on my bed, taking naps next to me on the chair, etc. A few months ago, I started feeding a male stray cat who'd show up at the cat's dinner time and crying outside the window. He looked and acted like he was around a year old . He seemed a little too friendly to be feral and didn't look overly skinny. He acted like he was starving, so I'd take some food outside to him, ( I named him Charley) checked around the rural area I live in for possible owners. I didn't catch everyone at home but for the one's I contacted, they said they didn't know anything about him. Still, I had a feeling that he belonged to someone, as he'd disappear and just show up at dinner time to eat with my other 2 cats ( Mikey's brother and sister) . All three are indoor / outdoor cats, and spent time outside as kittens with their wonderful mother, who taught them survival skills. This was the last year of my old residence before I moved to another rural area in a different state. Since taking in 3 kittens of the litter of 5, all three of mine have been fixed. Getting back to a few months ago, It didn't take long before Charley the stray started coming in and making himself at home. One time he came over and even looked like he'd been recently brushed. My cats tolerated Charley OK, but that's about it. Charley began spraying around the area so I knew I needed to get him fixed, although I still wondered about him having an owner. He started getting aggressive with Mikey, so I planed on putting notes in people's mailboxes to try and locate an owner. I think he targeted Mikey because he sensed that Mikey and I were bonded the closest. Mikey as afraid of him, as I saw his dilated eyes, lowered ears, hissing, growling etc. I'd never seen Mikey afraid of anything before ! I really liked Charley, he was friendly and playful......but......he then started to stalk him, with Mikey protesting loudly. I ran Charley off and brought Mikey inside. Although I liked Charley, I'd had enough with his going after Mikey and debated whether to take Charley in to be fixed or just take him to a shelter for someone else to adopt him. I couldn't decide and another day went by. The next night, April 10th, 2024, we had some bad storms come through. Mikey went outside and never returned. I was worried when Mikey didn't show up for dinner. My immediate hunch was that Charley ran Mikey off into the surrounding woods. It's very difficult terrain for a human to navigate through, with steep grades and very thick vegetation. I waited a couple days and took Charley to an adoption shelter. I really blew it. If I had taken immediate action when Charley began showing aggression to Mikey, Mikey would probably not be missing. Instead, I procrastinated. I'm devastated by this. I'm extremely worried about him and there's a huge hole in my soul missing. This is hard to take. I hope no one else ever experiences the pain of making a mistake like I did.

[@susanplank1976]

I hope Mikey comes back- maybe he will now that Charley is gone.

[@jimdep6542]

@@susanplank1976 Thanks Susan. That was / is my hope too. I kept Charlie for almost a week before taking him to the shelter; thinking that he knew were Mikey went and would lead him to me. The problem was that Charley wouldn't let me follow him if he knew that I was behind him. He'd stop and come to me. I tried to follow him without him knowing but that was about impossible. I think that my keeping him for those extra days was a mistake, because that might have been the window of time that Mikey might have returned if knowing that Charlie was gone. I felt guilty about taking Charlie to a shelter also, because I felt that he was being punished for something that wasn't his fault. It way my fault for not getting him fixed, and then maybe he wouldn't have been aggressive toward Mikey. I also procrastinated because if I spent the money to get him fixed, the what if that didn't make any difference ....then I'd be out the money and have to pay even more take him a shelter anyway. So......while hesitating because of money, my precious Mikey was run off.........this is really hard to cope with. I just returned again from searching close to home but it's been raining since last night.....still drizzling and more rain expected. Thanks again for your encouragement !

[@katula14]

​@@jimdep6542 Please let us know if you find him. Maybe it wasn't Charlie's doing. If there were some trust worthy people willing to help you on searching, might do good. And if he was chipped, then he might find himself in the shelter and they'd call you? How does Charlie look?

[@jimdep6542]

@@katula14 Thank you for responding ! It may not have been Charlie's doing, so I wasn't sure if taking Charlie to a shelter was the right thing to do. Charlie didn't show any signs that he'd been in a cat fight, so I thought it was doubtful that he fatally injured Mikey. I was also thinking, however that maybe it was because of Charlie that Mikey wouldn't come home as long as he was still around the property. I decided to take hm in and the good news is that he was been adopted. That was hard to do also. I miss him too, but not nearly as much as I miss and mourn for Mikey. Charlie would be a great cat to bond with someone who could give him attention that he wouldn't have to share with other cats. It would have been nice if someone living around here would volunteer to help me look for Mikey, but no one has. He wasn't chipped, but I have contacted the two closest county shelters in the area and sent them hiis picture along with description. I opened a Facebook account for the sole purpose of getting Mikey posted and also put Mikey in the Craigslist lost & found. I will certainly keep you posted here on any new events. Thank you !

[@Bunni504]

Well cats although predators are prey to larger animals.

[@cats_aid]

Yes

[@vladcraioveanu233]

Worse than prey: COMPETITION. Mostly all the other predators HATES them with vengeance, perhaps keeping cats away from their territory helps as cats are perfect predators.

[@eileenkung5839]

Furbabys.sweet.babys.

[@equine2020]

I've had cats for years. What fear? Are mind exceptional? My cats investigate things. Who is this guy? Think he's confused. Loud noises startle me. They like their private places. As I do.

[@freeagent8225]

I called my last cat ' Takut '😅.

[@mollywoolsey7677]

I had to stop watching. The woman squeezing the cats face was really disturbing

[@bonnieanderson1029]

I know, it upset me too!

[@Smackwater587]

Good intuition!!! Do they mind music? 🤔

[@OdinsCloud]

Adding music and speaking like you are using your last breaths make it a little difficult to understand.

[@johnniesorrell6783]

Also, hard to watch with flashing subtitles. I had to bail straight away.

[@Grayraven777]

I guess you haven't seen too many videos of cats being absolutely FEARLESS! meaning that you don't know cats buddy

[@arturohernandez7625]

My cat is as fearless as they come, but he’s absolutely afraid of ups and amazon drivers lol

[@Grayraven777]

@@arturohernandez7625 well that's not as fearless as they come, that's called a cat whose afraid of...

[@jimdep6542]

@@arturohernandez7625 so am I

[@systemuser8701]

Cats aren't afraid. They're very very fast to their rightful defensive posture, and you're just jealous.

[@CManoyUragon]

CATS ARE FUNNY.. THEY GET FREAK OUT EASILY.. 🤔🙄😃

[@jeannerogers7085]

Cats are superb predators, but they are also prey animals, so "high fear" critters.

[@AG-iu9lv]

2:40 why is she squishing his face wth.

[@DavidBrendan7799]

A cat might be startled easily, but they FEAR NOTHING!

[@madnessmethod2823]

because they're small, that's why

[@deborahwhit9583]

Never asked a cat why it was scared so will not speculate.

[@Rafalstratford]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@donfarlan214]

its a tool for supreameness not your average thats vhow it leverages into society its attractive though internet con game

[@erikabee3498]

Come on! Sure cats do not like loud noises... but they can get used to it. If not, you have a cat no more! But come on...cats are mostly more regilliant. I never lost a cat. Because all my cats knew, they are welcome here. And I do protect al new cats too. Just as simple as this; I stand between some cats that can't like another.

[@bossbornasboss6]

Why cats cannot maintain eye to eye contact?

[@cats_aid]

Cats can find direct eye contact quite threatening. They wouldn't look another cat straight in the face unless they were fixing for a fight.

[@bossbornasboss6]

@@cats_aid I mean not with other cat but with me. She is very loving and play with me a lot. She don't have a past truma history. She is not at all afried of me. Even then she do not maintain eye contact when I am talking to her .