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

Reply to Surya Gayatri (Reply #81)

Wed Sep 16, 2015, 02:35 PM

Sep 2015

He didn't know how to flush, but would straddle the seat and do his business.

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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