14 Things Cats Hate About Humans

In this video, we’ve put together the top 14 things cats absolutely hate.

High-pitched Sounds
Recent studies have shown that a cat’s sense of hearing is among the best of any mammal. Their range goes even beyond that of dogs.
While cats hear low-pitched noises about as well as we do, they can pick up high-pitched sounds much better than humans. We can hear sounds as high as 20,000 hertz. Cats on the other hand, can hear up to 100,000 hertz.
A cat’s natural prey such as mice and crickets are small and make very high-pitched noise, so felines had to evolve better hearing in order to detect their prey.
But remember, the fact that cats have an incredibly sensitive set of ears means that we need to be a little more aware of their well-being. High-pitched noises to cats can come in ways you would not expect. Ambulance sirens, loud music, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or even your phone’s ringtone are some of the high-pitched sounds that cats hate. This is another reason that we should never shout at our kitties as this only causes stress and anxiety.
Really strong smells
You might be surprised to learn just how powerful your cat’s sense of smell is.
Cats have more than 200 million odor sensors in their noses, where humans only have 5 million.
So any strong smell can cause a cat to recoil in distaste. There are a few scents they hate that might just surprise you. Cats can’t stand citrus, and as much as you might love the smell of fresh herbs, cats hate thyme and rosemary. Most essential oils are toxic to cats so it stands to reason that they instinctively want to run the other way when they get a whiff of your bath oils. They also aren’t a fan of mint, vinegar, onion or gasoline.
The Cold
As descendants of desert animals, domestic cats are hard-wired to thrive in hot climates.
With an average body temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, cats living in cooler climates must compensate for their temperature-sensitivity. This is why basking in the sun during the day is a favorite pastime of kitty cats.
Change
Cats are creatures of habit and they don’t do well with change. Whether it’s something seemingly minor, like switching their cat litter over to a new brand, or a big change such as moving house or welcoming a newborn into the family, any change in their daily routine or environment can cause them to stress out.
Cats hate change for many reasons. Change can bring with it a feeling of loss of control over their environment, a fear of the unknown, and even a perceived loss of status if a new human or feline has entered their territory.
A Dirty litter box
Cats are very clean animals and they devote a large portion of their day to self-grooming. For this reason, they need their environment to be as clean as they are.
They hate dirty litter box, grimy toys, or unclean water bowl.
Cleaning your cat’s litter box every day will make for a happy cat that loves to use the bathroom in the right place.
Car rides
Cats do not like getting in a car because it breaks up their daily routine of being at home.
A car is filled with many strange smells, lots of noise, chaos, and being trapped in a box.
Strangers
Cats do not like strangers or surprise visits. They like to feel they are in control of the territory around them. Strangers bring a lot of new smells and signs that they have yet to explore.
Cats usually hide when an unknown person or animal visits them. However, if they have been socialized since they were little, they usually don’t mind strangers as much.
Ignoring them
Your feline isn't actually as solitary an animal as you might think—even though it seems like they often want to be left alone most of the time.
Cats do enjoy interacting with their special humans and need routine socialization. If your cat starts to misbehave, either around you or by being disruptive, then it may be a subtle demand for more attention.

Not Having a Safe Hiding Spot
In the wild, cats often look for a hiding spot to protect themselves from other predators or stalk their prey.
Cats are usually hyper-alert, even while dozing, so an enclosed hiding spot may allow them to feel secure and relaxed.
Surprises
Cats tend to be scared of the unknown, as it could represent a danger or predator, and in the case of a cucumber, a snake.
Although some may find it funny, surprises cause anxiety and fear in your cat. It’s best to look for other ways to have fun with your pet.
Water
While you may think cats need a bath, they don’t. Unlike dogs, cats bathe themselves. Scientists believe that a lack of water in their breeding makes them intolerant of getting wet.

Dressing them
Halloween costumes and Christmas hats can be fun for people, but cats will be totally annoyed if you try to dress them up.
It is important to remember that wearing clothes is not natural for cats.
Dog Visitors
To cats, dogs are scarier than kids. Always allow cats to sniff and explore the dog at their own pace before physical interactions occur.

[stephanieyvonne]

My cat loves company. Every time I get a visitor he goes around their feet and sometimes he’ll even jump into their lap. Which isn’t always a good thing because everyone isn’t a cat person. My sister-in-law wasn’t much of a cat person until she came over my place and my cat got into her lap. Now she has two of her own.

[Dark_MattrKttn]

4:22 “they devote a large portion of their day to self grooming” **my cat who is sitting with me starts cleaning herself**

[royalfelineandtracygrant]

I always thought I was a cat, this channel gives me proof. I’ve always loved cats and acted like them in many ways. If I could only have one species in the world for the rest of my life, I would choose cats. I have had them since before I was born and they are my favorite animal. I hope that people will soon recognize that cats are extremely complex and learn to care for them better.

[allie]

People who put clothes on their animals, is just plain funny and disturbing at the same time. People are greedy and do it for themselves, but would you like extra clothes on your back while you wear a fur coat 24/7

[Justjustinp]

Something a lot of people don’t understand about cats is that they are their own individuals with their own likes, dislikes, and boundaries. And when these aren’t adhered to, cats tend to become aloof, aggressive, or wild. And the humans who don’t understand this tend to blame the cat, call them mean, or just say “oh that’s just a cat thing” rather than learning how to respect their cat’s boundaries and desires. I’ve seen a lot of people who have never once considered that a misbehaving cat can be the owner’s fault (and more often than not, it is). A well-cared for cat can be very affectionate.

[TheRealRedAce]

One of my cats LOVED car rides - as long as he could see all the fascinating things happening outside the window.

[ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Been a Cat dad most my adult Life, On the last move we made to where we presently live is 25 miles away, anyways our cat 🐈 Budha loved the car ride over, he was standing on a mountain of blankets in the back seat with his front feet on the door looking out the window the entire way

[heathenwolf]

My Bombay loved car rides and visitors. Also, speaking of water, cats are developed to get their moisture from their prey, not from a bowl/dish. This is why feeding them raw is so crucial. It's what they are made for. Speaking of, cats are "Obligate Carnivores", meaning they can only digest meat.

[Iluvpie]

My cat freakin loves sitting in front of moving air. She claims fans and vents as soon as she sees them.

[johnbernstein]

I've got a heating pad just for my cat. He loves it!

[pequena_ninera]

The car rides depends on the cat. Some cats love car rides, especially traveling with their hoomans. Some even thrive on it.
It all depends on the cat. Some even love to go outside in a harness and leash. Some cats love water and some cats when they
were kittens got use to it. So not ALL cats are afraid or hate water.

[jjmjblessed]

Wow this is news to me. My cat loves to sit on the bath tub while I shower. I use shea butter and vanilla scented soap. My cat also loves to see who’s at the door. She is very friendly. Cucumbers don’t bother my cat either lol ☺️

[mrtwit]

My cat absolutely loves car rides! I take her to friends houses and also to the park occasionally! She loves it!

[helpanyw]

everytime my cat see my dog my cat always win the fight

[HeronCoyote]

I can’t even get my cat to wear a collar! We tried twice, when he was a kitten (five months old) and about three years old. Both times I put a collar on him, making sure it wasn’t too tight. Both times he walked out of the room, then, within a minute, walked back in, sans collar! It took a while to find where he hid them.

[kachiri]

I've always had a problem with cold temperatures. Winter was always a problem for me here in Canada. I never was able to adapt after decades of living in a place of cold winters.

[jewelenudarbe]

Why does my cat love the smell of mint 🤨? He licks it 😂

[brendadrew]

Thanks for the reminders! I must be a cat because I have many of the same traits! LOL Having owned cats/kittens for almost 74 years now. Our family mother cat was a gorgeous calico Angora cat who had kittens 4 times a year and lived to be 20! She'd have 4-5 kittens per litter, thats around 16-20 kittens in our home per year! We gave most of them away to other for free and always found good homes for them! My last two beloved cats passed away in 2020 along with my middle daughter one of three daughters, to Covid19, so as much as cats are great companions, I'm laying off owning cats for now which has gotten so expensive, the vets, vaccinations, cat food/litter etc. plus there's a cat food/pet food shortage going on now. Blessed be to all kitten/cat lovers wherever they may live! Cats are also like HSP humans, highly sensitive people! They love to be babied and sung to as well, like sweet gentle lullabyes and they need to be disciplined like toddlers...why they're called "Fur-babies"! ❤💔💜😻😿😺 Cats and kittens are very healing and full of mischief, fun and spiritual beings as well! No surprise that the ancient Egyptians use to worship cats along with their "Bastet" cat goddess! 😇

[thedarkdragon]

and here is where you're wrong. Mint, including peppermint is similar to catnip. Some cats don't like them at all, other cats go crazy and search them out. And it's because of their ability to reduce the number of insect bites, among other things, that they have different reactions from species to species. some may hate them, but generally most of them will roll in any kind of mints, getting high.

as for temperature: that again depends if it's an outdoor car or indoor cat. outdoor cats are far more accustomed to cold, especially those in the northern hemisphere. Indoor cats are far less accustomed, because they are less exposed to it.

[kachiri]

I grew up in Canada where it does get plenty cold in Winter and I always had a real problem with the cold temperatures until more recently, things change, due to health issues and genetic mutation. Now things are all mixed up with how my body deals with different temperatures. It changes back and forth now and then.