Why Your Cat Vanishes Every May When You Mow the Lawn — And Why You Should Keep Them Inside
Every May, cats mysteriously vanish when the lawnmower starts — but it’s not random feline weirdness. A cat’s heightened hearing makes the mower sound like an unbearable assault, triggering instant flight. Beyond the noise, freshly mowed lawns hide real dangers: toxic chemicals, sharp grass seeds that burrow into skin, and unpredictable machinery.