In recent times there are several videos on YouTube of cats that get scared when they see a cucumber. But they are not something fun, and less for the poor animal. You have to think that he is a very curious furry, but that he is also can get scared fast of anything you don't expect.
If you want to know why are cats afraid of cucumbers, do not stop reading this article.
The cat is an animal that likes to have its environment controlled. So much so that every day he spends a large part of his time re-exploring it, leaving his facial pheromones over and over in the same places so that, the next time he goes through there, he can continue to feel calm, safe, in your home. For him it is something natural, which is part of his daily routine.
When an unknown object appears out of nowhere, even if it is harmless like a cucumber, for him it is like a threat. For this reason, it jumps and its hair stands on end, and then sometimes runs away. So he's not really afraid of the cucumber itself, but of the fact that it suddenly appeared, that it's something that shouldn't be there. In this sense, it is most likely that he will be scared in the same way if he sees a banana, or any other object that suddenly appears without him noticing.
Do not scare your cat: it is dangerous for his health
Scaring a cat is not a good way to play with it. With this, it is only possible that the animal lives subjected to a lot of stress that can end up scratching and / or biting you. This is not life for anyone. There are many ways to have fun with a cat, much healthier, such as with a simple ball made of aluminum foil, or with a string (in this article you have more suggestions).
If you want me to be happy it must be respected. That is the first, the most important thing. Without it, the cat will be unhappy all its life.