Object of His Affections

Well, it seems our cat (Rudy) has found a new object of affection since we took the Christmas tree down. Oddly enough, it’s a nationally known wood-cleaning product.

The basement is the cat’s domain, the rest of us just visit. It’s where his majesty’s litter-box resides, and is his safe haven from the dog. Though he’ll allow you or I in, Rudy will be sure to keep a close eye on your actions and be in constant escort while you’re there.
Even though us humans rarely use it, the basement is finished on one side with wood floors and furniture.

Lately, my wife has been bitten by the cleaning bug and decided that Sir Rude’s kingdom needed a good deck swabbing, and she used diluted Murphy’s Oil Soap to mop the floor. As soon as the floor got wet with the concoction, Rudy gleefully rolled around in it.
Mind you, this is a cat that hates baths, and will run for the hills when you turn on the kitchen sink sprayer, or use a squirt bottle. Maybe he was just helping?

As best I can tell, the soap is non-toxic and biodegradable. Even so, I’m sure cat bathing was not an intended use of the product. I have to assume it’s one of the natural ingredients that put the cat in a quasi-euphoric state.

If anyone else has had a similar experience, feel free to share!