The glass by the bed

[smokey the elder]

It might also be if their water bowl is metal or plastic, they can taste something leaching into it that we would never be able to taste. Or it could be, just because it's mama's!

[Pinot's Mom]

Or it could be, just because it's mama's!

I think you hit the nail on the head there. Pinot has to investigate if I have a glass next to me - and the route she takes to get there is hysterical! It's definitely 'cause it's Mama's glass!