Skittish is a pet trait featured in The Sims 3: Pets and The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs.
The Sims 3: Pets[]

The Skittish trait is available for dogs and cats, and conflicts with the Adventurous trait.
Skittish Pets have a nervous disposition and are easily startled.
Attributes[]
- Pets will be easily startled by everyday occurrences.
- Pets are often nauseous from dealing with stress.
- Pets with this trait are less likely to win fights against other pets.
- Pets will like to hide under furniture.
Skittish pets[]
Pickles Lionheart, Oopsie-Daisy Marshall, Ditz Riffin
The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs[]

The Skittish trait is only available for cats, though there is a similar dog trait called Jumpy. It has no conflicts.
These cats are scared of everything. Okay well, almost everything. They also like to hide a lot.
Attributes[]
- Cats are more likely to hide under furniture.
- Cats are more likely to fear certain objects.
- Sims can perform the "Scare" mischief social interaction on skittish cats.