Why is it considered undesirable to photograph cats?

Many people have heard that it's forbidden to photograph cats, but few understand why. According to popular belief, such photography is dangerous for both the animal and its owner. We'll explain why in this article.

Signs about the ban on photographing cats

Mystics and esotericists believe that creating images of cats is undesirable, and here's why:

1. People believe that cats are connected to the spirit world, the realm of the dead, which living humans cannot access. Photographing an animal can open portals to other dimensions, and the consequences are impossible to predict.
2. Photographing a living creature drains some of its energy, which can negatively impact its health and well-being. If you photograph your pet too often, it will become weak and die prematurely.
3. According to some beliefs, death lurks in a cat's gaze. Since ancient times, people have believed that looking into a cat's eyes could shorten your lifespan.
4. Folk beliefs place a special emphasis on black cats. They are believed to have a strong connection with the underworld. Capturing a pet in a photograph could accidentally open a door to the underworld, and bring disaster to the photographer.

Where did the superstitions about cat photos come from?

Superstitions about feline images come from the Middle Ages. In that dark era, people feared almost everything and saw mysticism even where there was none. They believed that cats were imbued with magical powers, and that witches used their pets in their practices. People believed that a witch could inhabit an animal's body and perform evil deeds without being recognized. In the Middle Ages, cats were considered evil, feared, and hated. They were believed to be capable of casting a curse on people. Hatred and fear reached the point where pets were burned at the stake along with witches. Artists did not depict these animals, and paintings of cats were not kept in homes.

What veterinarians say about animal photography

Most veterinarians and animal psychologists agree that photographing cats is undesirable, and there are explanations for this:

1. The flash negatively affects the pet's vision: it damages the retina and leads to blindness.
2. Sensitive animals are frightened by photography, which has a negative impact on their well-being and mood.
3. Cats don't like excessive attention and won't pose. If you force a cat to be photographed, it will become angry.

An experiment conducted on chickens is revealing. The birds were divided into two groups. One was regularly photographed, and the photos were posted on social media. The other group was not subjected to this procedure. The results were surprising: the chickens in the first group were weak and sickly, and many died. The birds in the second group proved resilient and viable.

The conclusion is simple: the folk omen is not so absurd, so there is no point in risking the health and life of your loved one.