Description : When my cat gets scared, like when there is a dog around, she's ablt to get her fur to stand up. She puffs herself way out, especailly her tain. How does she do that?
Last Answer : There are bumps at the base of hairs which develop when a cat or other animal is cold or experiences stressful emotions such as excitement, fear, a threat. The term for hair standing on edge is ... frighten away the danger. When a cat is cold, the raised hairs can trap air, providing insulation.