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Love the line underneath your signature, How can you tell if you’re in a telephone booth with an elephant? You can smell the peanuts on his breath. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ewwww. No, I don’t think he’s waiting by the drain because a) Thankfully there > aren’t many bugs in my apartment (knock wood) and b) he faces completely away > from the drain and looks more like he’s daydreaming than getting ready to > pounce. Today he didn’t spend any time in there at all. Maybe it was just a > phase. > Carli > "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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Ewwww. No, I don’t think he’s waiting by the drain because a) Thankfully there aren’t many bugs in my apartment (knock wood) and b) he faces completely away from the drain and looks more like he’s daydreaming than getting ready to pounce. Today he didn’t spend any time in there at all. Maybe it was just a phase. Carli "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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Dude, if I didn’t have air conditioning, I’D be living in the bathtub. My apartment is cooled to a comfy 74, sometimes I go as low as 72. And he doesn’t do it all the time. Last night he hung out with me in the bedroom. Carli "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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<< Is he waiting for something to come up the drain? >> Ewwww, that might be it. I live in AZ. We, unfortunately, have sewer roaches (giant cockroaches that live in the sewers and come up the pipes). Whenever my cats are hanging out in the bathroom, it means they spotted a roach and I am sure to find its mutilated body soon. This has been a particularly bad summer for sewer roaches so far–way more than usual. They’re totally creepy looking and they can fly, too, when you are intent on killing them. It’s a very unnerving and disgusting experience. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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Walking the edge of the tub, springing around like crazy, & attacking the water dish are all normal kitty things. 
I’m glad he’s fine, other than having a love affair w/ the tub. Hey, if anything *does* come up the drain, at least you have a watch cat on hand. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
> He seems healthy otherwise. He cries sometimes, but has been checked > by the vet and I’ve decided he’s just cranky and always wants > attention. Basically he’s a good cat. I hope to god he’s not waiting > for something to come up the drain! He also likes to walk the plank > while I’m showering–walk the ledge between the shower curtain and the > liner. I think he’s just mental.It would explain his need to attack > his water dish and spill water everywhere when I give it to him. And > his need to sprint into the kitchen and spring onto the counter. And > about a million other things he does.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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He seems healthy otherwise. He cries sometimes, but has been checked by the vet and I’ve decided he’s just cranky and always wants attention. Basically he’s a good cat. I hope to god he’s not waiting for something to come up the drain! He also likes to walk the plank while I’m showering–walk the ledge between the shower curtain and the liner. I think he’s just mental.It would explain his need to attack his water dish and spill water everywhere when I give it to him. And his need to sprint into the kitchen and spring onto the counter. And about a million other things he does. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – communing w/ the porcelain. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and
My guess is it’s summer, you don’t have air conditioning, and the porcelain feels cool to him. — "There’s a seeker born every minute."
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> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy
My mmom’s oldest cat has taken to sleeping in the tub. It is VERY hot at her house. Her stray/rescue on the other hand loves to go out on the porch no matter how hot it is. Karen
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Is he waiting for something to come up the drain? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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My guess is it’s cooler there. Could be some scent he’s attracted too also … or maybe he’s into dead skin cells. 
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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>My guess is it’s cooler there. Could be some scent he’s attracted too also >… or maybe he’s into dead skin cells.
Or maybe it’s just a weird kitty thing. My Amelia (almost 2) will from time to time go into the front bathroom and hop into the bathtub. Sometimes she sits up looking cute, sometimes she curls up and goes to sleep. We don’t use that tub, so we put an old towel down for her should she decide to nap there, and she uses it sometimes. Dan Mahoney
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I’m voting for weird kitty thing. I’ve had cats sit in the bathtub, sit facing the wall, obsess about the carpet, etc. They sometimes like silent, stimulus-free spaces. (Of course, if you see a change in eating, drinking, or litter box habits, you know the drill — call the vet.) Daria Timing is everything.
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You tell me if this is normal for a cat: My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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Love the line underneath your signature, How can you tell if you’re in a telephone booth with an elephant? You can smell the peanuts on his breath. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ewwww. No, I don’t think he’s waiting by the drain because a) Thankfully there > aren’t many bugs in my apartment (knock wood) and b) he faces completely away > from the drain and looks more like he’s daydreaming than getting ready to > pounce. Today he didn’t spend any time in there at all. Maybe it was just a > phase. > Carli > "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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Ewwww. No, I don’t think he’s waiting by the drain because a) Thankfully there aren’t many bugs in my apartment (knock wood) and b) he faces completely away from the drain and looks more like he’s daydreaming than getting ready to pounce. Today he didn’t spend any time in there at all. Maybe it was just a phase. Carli "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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Dude, if I didn’t have air conditioning, I’D be living in the bathtub. My apartment is cooled to a comfy 74, sometimes I go as low as 72. And he doesn’t do it all the time. Last night he hung out with me in the bedroom. Carli "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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<< Is he waiting for something to come up the drain? >> Ewwww, that might be it. I live in AZ. We, unfortunately, have sewer roaches (giant cockroaches that live in the sewers and come up the pipes). Whenever my cats are hanging out in the bathroom, it means they spotted a roach and I am sure to find its mutilated body soon. This has been a particularly bad summer for sewer roaches so far–way more than usual. They’re totally creepy looking and they can fly, too, when you are intent on killing them. It’s a very unnerving and disgusting experience. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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Walking the edge of the tub, springing around like crazy, & attacking the water dish are all normal kitty things. I’m glad he’s fine, other than having a love affair w/ the tub. Hey, if anything *does* come up the drain, at least you have a watch cat on hand. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
> He seems healthy otherwise. He cries sometimes, but has been checked > by the vet and I’ve decided he’s just cranky and always wants > attention. Basically he’s a good cat. I hope to god he’s not waiting > for something to come up the drain! He also likes to walk the plank > while I’m showering–walk the ledge between the shower curtain and the > liner. I think he’s just mental.It would explain his need to attack > his water dish and spill water everywhere when I give it to him. And > his need to sprint into the kitchen and spring onto the counter. And > about a million other things he does.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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He seems healthy otherwise. He cries sometimes, but has been checked by the vet and I’ve decided he’s just cranky and always wants attention. Basically he’s a good cat. I hope to god he’s not waiting for something to come up the drain! He also likes to walk the plank while I’m showering–walk the ledge between the shower curtain and the liner. I think he’s just mental.It would explain his need to attack his water dish and spill water everywhere when I give it to him. And his need to sprint into the kitchen and spring onto the counter. And about a million other things he does. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – communing w/ the porcelain. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and
My guess is it’s summer, you don’t have air conditioning, and the porcelain feels cool to him. — "There’s a seeker born every minute."
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> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy
My mmom’s oldest cat has taken to sleeping in the tub. It is VERY hot at her house. Her stray/rescue on the other hand loves to go out on the porch no matter how hot it is. Karen
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Is he waiting for something to come up the drain? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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My guess is it’s cooler there. Could be some scent he’s attracted too also … or maybe he’s into dead skin cells.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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>My guess is it’s cooler there. Could be some scent he’s attracted too also >… or maybe he’s into dead skin cells.
Or maybe it’s just a weird kitty thing. My Amelia (almost 2) will from time to time go into the front bathroom and hop into the bathtub. Sometimes she sits up looking cute, sometimes she curls up and goes to sleep. We don’t use that tub, so we put an old towel down for her should she decide to nap there, and she uses it sometimes. Dan Mahoney
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I’m voting for weird kitty thing. I’ve had cats sit in the bathtub, sit facing the wall, obsess about the carpet, etc. They sometimes like silent, stimulus-free spaces. (Of course, if you see a change in eating, drinking, or litter box habits, you know the drill — call the vet.) Daria Timing is everything.
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You tell me if this is normal for a cat: My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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Love the line underneath your signature, How can you tell if you’re in a telephone booth with an elephant? You can smell the peanuts on his breath. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Ewwww. No, I don’t think he’s waiting by the drain because a) Thankfully there > aren’t many bugs in my apartment (knock wood) and b) he faces completely away > from the drain and looks more like he’s daydreaming than getting ready to > pounce. Today he didn’t spend any time in there at all. Maybe it was just a > phase. > Carli > "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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Ewwww. No, I don’t think he’s waiting by the drain because a) Thankfully there aren’t many bugs in my apartment (knock wood) and b) he faces completely away from the drain and looks more like he’s daydreaming than getting ready to pounce. Today he didn’t spend any time in there at all. Maybe it was just a phase. Carli "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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Dude, if I didn’t have air conditioning, I’D be living in the bathtub. My apartment is cooled to a comfy 74, sometimes I go as low as 72. And he doesn’t do it all the time. Last night he hung out with me in the bedroom. Carli "That’s not a bee. That’s a bear in a bee costume."
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<< Is he waiting for something to come up the drain? >> Ewwww, that might be it. I live in AZ. We, unfortunately, have sewer roaches (giant cockroaches that live in the sewers and come up the pipes). Whenever my cats are hanging out in the bathroom, it means they spotted a roach and I am sure to find its mutilated body soon. This has been a particularly bad summer for sewer roaches so far–way more than usual. They’re totally creepy looking and they can fly, too, when you are intent on killing them. It’s a very unnerving and disgusting experience. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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Walking the edge of the tub, springing around like crazy, & attacking the water dish are all normal kitty things. I’m glad he’s fine, other than having a love affair w/ the tub. Hey, if anything *does* come up the drain, at least you have a watch cat on hand. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
> He seems healthy otherwise. He cries sometimes, but has been checked > by the vet and I’ve decided he’s just cranky and always wants > attention. Basically he’s a good cat. I hope to god he’s not waiting > for something to come up the drain! He also likes to walk the plank > while I’m showering–walk the ledge between the shower curtain and the > liner. I think he’s just mental.It would explain his need to attack > his water dish and spill water everywhere when I give it to him. And > his need to sprint into the kitchen and spring onto the counter. And > about a million other things he does.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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He seems healthy otherwise. He cries sometimes, but has been checked by the vet and I’ve decided he’s just cranky and always wants attention. Basically he’s a good cat. I hope to god he’s not waiting for something to come up the drain! He also likes to walk the plank while I’m showering–walk the ledge between the shower curtain and the liner. I think he’s just mental.It would explain his need to attack his water dish and spill water everywhere when I give it to him. And his need to sprint into the kitchen and spring onto the counter. And about a million other things he does. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – communing w/ the porcelain. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and
My guess is it’s summer, you don’t have air conditioning, and the porcelain feels cool to him. — "There’s a seeker born every minute."
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> Is he otherwise fine – healthy? My first cat had a thing for the tub – > generally liked it – would chase her tail in there, etc. But when she was > 17 & in CRF, she’d go into the tub, & just sit there for a good while – > communing w/ the porcelain. > Cathy
My mmom’s oldest cat has taken to sleeping in the tub. It is VERY hot at her house. Her stray/rescue on the other hand loves to go out on the porch no matter how hot it is. Karen
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Is he waiting for something to come up the drain? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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My guess is it’s cooler there. Could be some scent he’s attracted too also … or maybe he’s into dead skin cells.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> You tell me if this is normal for a cat: > My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting > in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, > in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and > stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small > apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, > sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of > the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when > I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just > cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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>My guess is it’s cooler there. Could be some scent he’s attracted too also >… or maybe he’s into dead skin cells.
Or maybe it’s just a weird kitty thing. My Amelia (almost 2) will from time to time go into the front bathroom and hop into the bathtub. Sometimes she sits up looking cute, sometimes she curls up and goes to sleep. We don’t use that tub, so we put an old towel down for her should she decide to nap there, and she uses it sometimes. Dan Mahoney
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I’m voting for weird kitty thing. I’ve had cats sit in the bathtub, sit facing the wall, obsess about the carpet, etc. They sometimes like silent, stimulus-free spaces. (Of course, if you see a change in eating, drinking, or litter box habits, you know the drill — call the vet.) Daria Timing is everything.
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You tell me if this is normal for a cat: My 11-month old, a trouble maker named Wendell, has taken to sitting in the bathtub–the totally dry bathtub–for over an hour at a time, in the dark, motionless. He just sits in the middle of the tub and stares. When I’m looking for him (which isn’t too hard; it’s a small apartment), I’ll turn on the bathroom light, and there he’ll be, sitting there. He doesn’t move. If I pick him up and take him out of the room with me, he doesn’t struggle. He’ll usually turn around when I put him down and go right back in. Is he hiding from me? Is it just cooler for him in the bathtub? Is he mentally ill? What gives?
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