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To think cats swanning about on work surface/table is gross?

252 replies

Fluffy24 · 03/08/2015 18:45

One minute it's in the litter box and the next it's on the kitchen table. Urgh.

But surprises me how many people I know who think it's fine.

Is it just me?

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Effendi · 04/08/2015 06:15

Ah, I knew I had a 'cat on the workshop' pic somewhere.

To think cats swanning about on work surface/table is gross?
Effendi · 04/08/2015 06:16

Worktop even.

BeautifulBatman · 04/08/2015 06:32

Cats on beds!!! Shock

To think cats swanning about on work surface/table is gross?
BeautifulBatman · 04/08/2015 06:34

And on work surface - next to cake!!!

To think cats swanning about on work surface/table is gross?
UngratefulMoo · 04/08/2015 06:38

We just got a rescue cat and he loves the worktop. We lift him down whenever we see him, but it's tough. We just keep anti-bac spray and kitchen paper handy and wipe down several times a day plus before / after we prepare food. Actually as a result, our kitchen has never been so clean and tidy!

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Fluffy24 · 04/08/2015 06:43

Yes, this thread was prompted by a meal where the cat was on the work surface whilst meal being dished up and then walked about between the condiments on the table.

I know that rationally there's probably no more gems than on the loo doorhandle but it still makes me likely to decline the next invite to eat there and I wondered if it was just me. Apparently not!

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echt · 04/08/2015 06:43

Having larf about not wanting animals sleeping in your bed.

When you have a DH/P/OH.

Someone will pop along with links to threads about their grim habits. And without the excuse of animal unconsciousness to excuse it. :o

echt · 04/08/2015 06:46

Yes, this thread was prompted by a meal where the cat was on the work surface whilst meal being dished up and then walked about between the condiments on the table.

So where did you say that in your OP, OP?

Drip feed or what?

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Fluffy24 · 04/08/2015 06:52

No someone asked but I was asleep at the time!

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Ifiwasabadger · 04/08/2015 06:59

It's also worth pointing out that if you get an older cat, the chances of them leaping up onto things greatly diminish in my experience.

We've always adopted older rescue cats. The current one (14) would never dream of jumping up onto the work surface. Not when she has her favourite old jumper in the bottom of the wardrobe to sleep on for 23 hours a day. Old cats rule!

Sparklingbrook · 04/08/2015 07:04

I don't see the problem with a cat on the bed. Apart from a bit of cat hair.

ohidoliketobe · 04/08/2015 07:20

Cat or no cat, anyone who prepares food on a worktop without wiping it down first is disgusting

Sparklingbrook · 04/08/2015 07:23

As I said my cat doesn't go on the kitchen. But when preparing food its usually in some sort of receptacle and not on the worktop.

Merse · 04/08/2015 07:31

Um…. I agree. In theory. But try explaining that to the cats….. Ours just pad about on tables and surfaces to their hearts' content. We can put them down, but they get right back up so frankly pointless. In the wild, big cats always seek out high places/rocks as they have the best vantage point from there. I just go with it, I'm afraid. Remember, too, that cats are very clean animals and are endlessly cleaning themselves. I think dogs on chairs and sofas far more gross.

CentreYourCheese · 04/08/2015 07:31

My cat is trained not to go in the kitchen. When I'm in there, he sits in the doorway and puts one paw over the threshold just to fuck with me.

ThisNameIsBetterThanMyRealOne · 04/08/2015 07:33

I started a thread a while back asking how to keep my kittens off the work tops, I had pretty much the same response on that thread as what has been posted here, I left the thread and did not return. I have never encountered anyone in rl who would allow cats on their work tops/tables.

It is disgusting. My kitten sadly just one is all grown up now and is trained not to jump up, whoever thinks they can not train their cat is just lazy imo and can't be arsed to try.

BeautifulBatman · 04/08/2015 07:47

Thisname is it possible for you to lock your cats put of your kitchen when you're not home?

Bettercallsaul1 · 04/08/2015 09:08

BeautifulBatman - just had such a feeling of deja vu, looking at that cake picture... Grin

BeautifulBatman · 04/08/2015 09:15

Ooh, do we know each other??

Bettercallsaul1 · 04/08/2015 09:25

Quite possibly, if you once had an ungrateful guest who wouldn't accept a piece of a beautiful cake you'd made because your cat had walked on your work surface just before you cut it... (as per my post last night) Grin Not, of course, that I articulated this but my hostess looked baffled ...!

Eliza22 · 04/08/2015 09:28

I've had 4 cats, over the years. None have ever gone on the work surfaces. I have no idea why. BUT.... We now have a golden retriever pup of 12 weeks age, cat MUST get used to eating her food "high up" (at the moment, in the spare bedroom as she's scared of the new dog) and it feels all wrong. To the point where I felt like getting rid of the dog!

BeautifulBatman · 04/08/2015 09:41

Lol, not me! Grin

Bettercallsaul1 · 04/08/2015 09:42

Beautiful Batman - Don't worry - it wasn't actually that one. Grin (in case you're now racking your memory over some mystery guest who you can't recall!) It's just that your cat/cake photo brought back strong memories!

BeautifulBatman · 04/08/2015 09:49

Ha ha! I know. I ate it all, it was lush. I did not make it. Can't bake cakes for toffee Blush

SuperFlyHigh · 04/08/2015 09:55

My cats have never been on the work surfaces (2 have died got another one).

They just get plonked down...

I think one did climb up years ago when there was a whole roast chicken up there and got it but that was a random time...