Taking into consideration that cats are private creatures, why isn’t it strange behavior for them to follow us into the bathroom? Even if we choose to close and lock the door, every cat owner can relate when your furry friend begins to meow from the other side with a strong desire to intrude on your private time. Then, once you have uncomfortably let your cat into the bathroom, whether you’re taking a shower or on the toilet, most cats will curiously inspect what you’re doing with great interest. Below we explain the top reasons why cats will follow us into the bathroom and why they have such great interest in what you’re doing.

Top Reasons Why Cats Follow You into the Bathroom

Cats are commonly described as “uninterested” or “stand-offish”, however, in actuality most cats exhibit clingy behaviors and follow their owner everywhere. When exploring why your cat may follow you into the bathroom, the following reasons are popular widespread beliefs as to why cats are prone to this behavior: 

• Protective Instinct: In a cat’s world, you, being their owner, provide them with nourishment, shelter, and affection. Cats feel a special responsibility to protect you when you’re in a vulnerable place, such as in the shower or on the toilet.
• Desire for Protection: Oppositely, while cats are predators, they are also aware that they’re often prey. Given human’s stature and size, you cat looks up to you to be their great protector. When going into the bathroom, your cat may follow you so that they’re not exposed out on their lonesome.
• Attention Seeking Behavior: Most cats yearn for attention and affection from humans that they’re comfortable with. So, when you enter the bathroom for private time, your cat may see it as a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with you.
• Curiosity: Your cat may simply be curious with what you’re doing in the bathroom.
• Routine: Cats, as well as most other animals, love routines in their daily schedule. If you usually visit the bathroom around a similar time during the day, your cat may develop a routine of spending time with you while you’re taking care of business.
• Separation Anxiety: Felines grow strong attachments to their owners over the years, which is why they may feel stress and anxiety upon you leaving the room. Your cat may follow you into the bathroom because they love you.
• Some Cats Enjoy the Bathroom: Bathrooms acquire unique devices, sounds, and colors compared to the other rooms in your house. It’s common for cats to like the sounds in your bathroom, the running water, and the strong scents as all these attributes can heighten their senses.

It’s perfectly normal for your cat to curiously follow you into the bathroom. However, if there are drastic changes in your cat’s behavior, or other physical signs of medical issues, it’s important to take your furry friend into their veterinarian.

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