The intense reaction of cats to cucumbers is related to their visual structure, cats are born with special visual nerves that are very sensitive to green and yellow. So suddenly see this kind of yellow-green objects body subconsciously will have a great reaction.

So, in fact, cats are not psychologically afraid of cucumbers, but their eyes are just too sensitive to the frequency of this refracted light and react very obviously. Most cats are not afraid of cucumbers, and in fact, cats essentially like to eat cucumbers because of its cool and refreshing smell and soft and hard taste. Many cats are not afraid of cucumbers if the owner shows them in front of them, but only if you suddenly show them the presence of cucumbers. There is a possibility that the domestic cat has never seen a cucumber, which is thin and long, and it may think it is a snake and think it will be a threat to it, so it shows a big reaction. It is also possible that the cat has been hurt by this type of object before and holds a fear of it.

Generally speaking, it is the sudden appearance of a cucumber behind the cat that makes it react extra violently.

A cat’s eyes can only recognize a handful of colors. So normally the cat’s visual range, a large part of the time is black and white, plus the cat is very sensitive to green and yellow, within the cat’s black and white gray world suddenly have their very sensitive colors appear, which will indeed make the cat’s mental tension. If it happens that the cat is in a very relaxed state at that time, for the sudden flash of an unknown object behind them. Then there is an even stronger reaction.

There have been international statements from feline doctors about this situation. They do not recommend holding a cucumber or other object to overly tease the cat. The cat itself is a nervous animal, and then the body is fragile, for this sudden entry of shock may leave the cat in the shadow, and even leave a not small sequelae. In terms of the body, the overload of the heart beating will depreciate its life span. For the healthy growth of the cat, it is recommended not to joke too much and not to intimidate the cat with objects.