General Discussion

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

18. Because they can

Wed Sep 16, 2015, 11:06 AM

Sep 2015

Every morning three cats parade in and out. I think they're just making sure I don't fall in before I fill the food dishes.

Then there's the bathtub used as an abattoir. If the shower door is closed, the space just in front of the tub is used.

And during the really hot days, it is the coolest place in the house, especially if I allow access to the tub, which is when the abattoir comes into play.

I call it the catroom rather than the bathroom.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

125 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Why Do Cats Come To The Bathroom With You? [View all] Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 OP

To laugh at -- and annoy the heck out of -- you. Hoyt Sep 2015 #1

But, when the tables are turned, and you watch them in the litter box, Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #2

My cats don't give a flying fig if you watch them do their business. Vincardog Sep 2015 #20

My Buddhi preferred for his 'pudeur' (modesty) to be respected. But, in extremis, Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #21

My cat think you should watch, take notes, and learn how it is done correctly. Vincardog Sep 2015 #26

Then there are the people who train their cats to use the human toilet. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #29

It is easy. You put the cat box in the toilet and the cat gets used to going there. Then you get Vincardog Sep 2015 #34

But, they have to learn to balance on the rim. Never could figure that out. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #41

My cat actually wants me to go into the bathroom with her. Fla Dem Sep 2015 #112

My dog does vankuria Sep 2015 #3

Afraid you'll disappear down the drain or the flush? Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #6

He always wants to be in on whatever I'm doing vankuria Sep 2015 #12

I love your doggie. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #107

Our pup's the same way. Duppers Sep 2015 #113

My dog always comes and lies in the bathroom when I'm taking a bath tabasco Sep 2015 #11

And he'd probably try to save you if you did! vankuria Sep 2015 #13

I'd jump in a raging river to save him too! n/t tabasco Sep 2015 #25

Funny, when I would watch my Brother's Golden Retriever, he would always have to smirkymonkey Sep 2015 #37

My rotten 4mo Lab is now climbing in the tub with me... Duppers Sep 2015 #115

If the litter box is in the same bathroom they'll show their solidarity Gormy Cuss Sep 2015 #4

Just sharing in the experience... Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #10

They don't want to miss out on the incredibly intriguing action going on. Arugula Latte Sep 2015 #5

My Buddhi would either use his raucous Siamese voice or make trouble when I was on the phone. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #9

This kitty always perches on his staff's head: Arugula Latte Sep 2015 #7

We called that "wearing cats." Siamese are notoriously wont to do this. Eleanors38 Sep 2015 #94

I have a tabby who is a shoulder kitty. But I've never had a head kitty. Arugula Latte Sep 2015 #98

My bathroom TlalocW Sep 2015 #8

The curiosity is amazing, especially kittens...I've had two come running in... joeybee12 Sep 2015 #14

Did you have to give them a sponge bath after the 'lesson'? LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #15

A rinse off... joeybee12 Sep 2015 #16

Only one of my cats does this, but she'll get up from a sound sleep. Atman Sep 2015 #66

I have so many cats... joeybee12 Sep 2015 #99

Both of mine do - Ms. Toad Sep 2015 #119

Mine wants a drink from the faucet. alarimer Sep 2015 #17

Because they can NV Whino Sep 2015 #18

Do they do their business in there, too? My cat's litter box was in the bathroom, Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #19

I have a very small bathroom NV Whino Sep 2015 #49

I live in a flat on the fourth floor in the middle of the city, so no outings for my guy. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #51

What kind of cats do you have ryan_cats Sep 2015 #123

Adopted street kitties NV Whino Sep 2015 #124

Those must gave been some mean streets. ryan_cats Sep 2015 #125

oh my kpete Sep 2015 #22

They can also 'smell' disease. Maybe she's just giving you a daily check-up... Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #23

My cat does not walk on tile... Agschmid Sep 2015 #24

Like this? The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #27

Good lord... Agschmid Sep 2015 #28

LOVE the concentration. No way were they going to let you out of their sight! LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #32

I imagine they were thinking something like, The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #35

You can see it in THE LOOK! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #38

AWww! Arugula Latte Sep 2015 #61

Me too. More cats! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #108

omg Liberal_in_LA Sep 2015 #64

LOL! nt. polly7 Sep 2015 #69

Aww, this is adorable! Duppers Sep 2015 #116

those two are bad enough, but nothing beats Callous Cat Skittles Sep 2015 #117

LOL! polly7 Sep 2015 #121

my previous cat would closely watch the narrow gap between the seat and bowl for, uhm..... bettyellen Sep 2015 #30

No wonder we can't help laughing at them. Swatting at your feces! LOL! LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #36

Thank god that gap was too narrow- and yeah, it felt pretty invasive having my movements tracked so bettyellen Sep 2015 #42

riki has bitten me in the ass for not petting him elehhhhna Sep 2015 #67

Mine doesn't anymore ......... he's banned. polly7 Sep 2015 #31

He probably got frightened in the dark and just lashed out. Yikes! On your butt? Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #33

No, I don't think he was frightened, he's a tough, funny cat and just 'plays' like that. polly7 Sep 2015 #40

Pervy! LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #43

Actually, I had forgotten about something .. polly7 Sep 2015 #46

Difficult kitten-hood... Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #48

My Dad rescued him as a tiny, tiny kitten he found all alone in the hopper of his old combine. polly7 Sep 2015 #50

Love the color-coordinated fur and paper bag. Beautiful big boy. Spoiled no doubt. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #53

Yes, he was. He's a silly kitty. nt. polly7 Sep 2015 #54

He's awesome. Orangies are always big lovebugs. Arugula Latte Sep 2015 #62

One of mine, the grey tabby in the photo I posted, The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #45

It's quite a shock, isn't it?! polly7 Sep 2015 #47

My roommate's cat used to sleep in the bathroom sink Taitertots Sep 2015 #39

Favorite place--smooth, cool, and just the right fit. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #44

Lounge!!! Nt Logical Sep 2015 #52

Meta!!! Nt Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #55

My poor dead Lucy peacefreak Sep 2015 #56

Lucy was a boy??? A gender-bending cat...liked an audience while going to the loo. LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #57

The person i got him from peacefreak Sep 2015 #59

His previous owner was obviously not an expert in feline anatomy! LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #60

Now that is funny! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #109

That's funny! polly7 Sep 2015 #58

I'm not allowed any closed doors between me and the felines. MerryBlooms Sep 2015 #63

I see that you're a fan of 'Henri, chat extraordinaire...philosophe existentiel.' Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #65

Oui! MerryBlooms Sep 2015 #68

Mine seemed to be waiting for the flush Warpy Sep 2015 #70

The swirl has a hypnotic effect--a bit like the red dot, only much bigger and wetter. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #71

One of mine monitors me when I have a bath. Just in case... applegrove Sep 2015 #72

Keeping vigil--felines are born to it. Watching is their forte...not to say staring. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #73

Cats are weird Tree-Hugger Sep 2015 #74

What are they really thinking while fixated on us--crouched on the john, or naked in the bath? Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #75

I would love to know what they're thinking. Tree-Hugger Sep 2015 #93

And we don't scratch properly to cover our 'business'. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #95

Many, many years ago I had a cat that learned how to use the MADem Sep 2015 #76

Clever girl! Tell me they can't reason! She observed, deduced and taught herself. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #78

I once had a cat Blue_In_AK Sep 2015 #100

Now that's a BIG litterbox!!!! Ha ha! nt MADem Sep 2015 #110

I swear it is something mother cats teach their kittens hifiguy Sep 2015 #77

Just giving you moral support! LOL! Expressing their solidarity. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #79

Think about it, cats HATE is when people see them pooping or peeing. Rex Sep 2015 #80

Yeah, wonder what goes through their heads when they watch the flush. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #81

I've had one cat out of many in my lifetime that figured it out. Rex Sep 2015 #82

Balancing on the seat rim, tail in the air? But, how did he keep from toppling in? Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #83

That is exactly what he did he could stand legs spread apart Rex Sep 2015 #84

Too bad that was before the age of smart-phone cameras. You could've Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #85

True plus we don't live in that house anymore. Rex Sep 2015 #86

Careful of cat hair in the electronics. My computer guy told me it's one of the worst things for Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #87

Thanks but no big deal for me, I work on PCs too. Rex Sep 2015 #88

Oh, a geek! I'm not so lucky. Have to schlep mine up the street to my 'guy' if anything goes wrong. Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #89

My cats, guinea pig, and husband all followed me in one day. Solly Mack Sep 2015 #90

A whole menagerie in the bathroom. LOVE the mental image! LOL! Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #92

I'm glad no family was visiting at the time. Solly Mack Sep 2015 #97

Yep. I had a male cat crawl into my jockey short, hammock-style, while I Eleanors38 Sep 2015 #91

And, I suppose you dared to disturb him once you were through? Surya Gayatri Sep 2015 #96

Because we don't close the door behind us when we go in. notadmblnd Sep 2015 #101

And we don't close the door behind us because... Freddie Sep 2015 #103

Cats do funny things notadmblnd Sep 2015 #104

Mine want to sit on my lap oldandhappy Sep 2015 #102

My parents took my cat in when I moved to Boston mythology Sep 2015 #105

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #106

2 of our cats sit in hubbies pants like the picture of that little kitten. Soooooo strange. trueblue2007 Sep 2015 #111

CAN'T I DO MY BUSINESS IN PEACE?! Skittles Sep 2015 #114

You are, for a moment, not rushing around and ignoring them. tblue37 Sep 2015 #118

I hate when she poops in the tub Ligyron Sep 2015 #120

I have to be away for a few days at a time occasionally .. polly7 Sep 2015 #122