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Written by Elizabeth Italia, UW-AAB—Feline Behavior Specialist 🇺🇸 It’s a commonly held belief that cats don’t like water, unless they’re drinking it. And if you’ve ever tried to bathe your cat, you likely agree with this statement. Many freak out once they feel the water, often flailing their limbs and splashing water
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