Cat interrupts mistress while bathing: What the animal then does amazes many

Net - Just as she was about to take a relaxing bath, Mitty came in and kept his owner company. Then an unusual reaction from the cat caused amusement.

Mitty the kitten eyed the hot water with great interest.
Mitty the kitten eyed the hot water with great interest.  © TikTok/mitty_kitteh

In a viral video that can be seen on the TikTok channel "mitty_kitteh", the orange cat Mitty causes astonishment.

Mitty curiously walks along the edge of the bathtub instead of avoiding the water like most other cats.

He then comes closer and closer to the hot bath water with his face and suddenly starts drinking it like soup.

His owner warns him several times about the heat, but the cat doesn't seem to have any problems with the hot water.

In the comments, numerous users reacted with astonishment and were surprised by the cat's unusual behavior.

If you look closely at the clip, you will recognize a special peculiarity of Mitty. The pet has several paws instead of the usual number of toes. This congenital anomaly is called polydactyly.

Most cats are afraid of water

One user commented: "I was afraid she would fall in, but then I saw these monster grabbers and all my fears were gone." One user added: "My cat has been trying to drink my dad's aftershave every morning."

The reasons why most cats avoid water are often genetic and evolutionary. The ancestors of today's house cats rarely came into contact with water.

In addition, a cat's fur can feel cold, heavy and uncomfortable after contact with water.