The cat and the dog

[Ju]

Here is a story between a cat and a dog. The cat was asked by the dog whether she stole the dog bones.

May I know the meanings of those underlined as follow:

1. The cat said, "Why would I want dog bones? The very thought of it makes my fur stand on end."
2. "Yikes!" said the cat.

Thanks.

[Anglika]

A cat when frightened/surprised can make itself seem larger by making its fur stand on end - this cat is saying the thought of a dog's bones has this effect on him/her

"Yikes" - merely an interjection of surprise - no known meaning, though it is suggested to have come from the hunting cry "yoicks"