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Why Do Cats Follow You Into the Bathroom?
“They ignore you when you want to pet them, they don’t really care for games...but make your way to the bathroom & cats are all over you.
If you close the door behind you, a paw will most likely peek under it in protest. The cat wants in...
This puzzling feline behavior has been a mystery to cat owners in search of privacy, & while there are no concrete answers, there are some theories.
They‘re all about that open door policy
Odds are when you go to the bathroom, you close the door leaving your cat to wonder what’s going on back there. It is part of their territory & so they like to be able to know that it’s all clear & there are no looming threats there. They usually go in & out of the bathroom if they want to, but closing that door prohibits them from doing so – & we all know how cats feel about not getting their way.
They just want some quality time
Dr. Justine A. Lee, DVM suggests that cats follow you into the bathroom because they know you have nothing else going on... They know as they request to be petted that they’re likely to get that affection because you can’t go anywhere — at least not for a few minutes.
The are watching you — closely
Another theory is that the bathroom offers a unique structure with a sink that puts the cat at eye level with its human as they sit on the toilet. This allows them to be the center of attention & feel like they’re in control of the interaction.
They‘re mimicking your routine
Cats are creatures of habit & will pick up on their human’s habits too, following their routine. Going to the bathroom is usually part of the human routine...& cats will incorporate that step into their routine as well.
They don‘t care about your privacy
Cats don’t want you staring at them while the use the litter box or eat...but they don’t understand that you feel the same way. Perhaps it’s the way you are always staring at them while they use the litter box, eat, sleep or play that gave them that impression, or maybe they just love you that much & can’t imagine you would ever want to be away from their fabulous selves...”
Natalia Lima
May 28/ 2016
care2.com
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