Why Cats Love To Accompany Us To The Bathroom
We return from work, get up or take advantage of those moments that we are alone to go to the bathroom, right? But we can’t understand why our cat shows up before closing the door. What ‘s so fun about going to the bathroom with us ? In this article we explain it to you!
Cats and their relationship with the bathroom
Have you ever wondered why the bathroom is like a kind of “magnet” for cats ? It is more than a fascination, something inexplicable and that without a doubt changes our routine. If we are one of those people who need tranquility and solitude to relieve ourselves or even to bathe, is it a problem?
The bathrooms have certain characteristics that attract the attention of cats. Either there is no one at home, or you are using it. For example, they like cold tiles in the summer or the presence of water that they may need to drink.
When it comes to “fun”, the bathroom is a special environment for cats. Towels are great for scratching, throwing on the floor, and then using as a bed. The toilet paper becomes a more than entertaining game and it does not end until the roll is finished (and the paper is scattered all over the floor).
The toilet, the bidet and the sink are similar to playground games for children… Cats love to jump between each other to test all their skills and acrobatics. As if this was not enough since in the bathrooms. And in very small windows (or even some do not even have that opening) cats feel more comfortable in the privacy of the environment.
There is still more, since for them a bathroom is like a great amusement park. They can play with the hangers, the soap, the sponges … Or go inside the drawers or cabinets that were left open, snoop on the shelves and any cracks they find.
You may lick your toothbrush, drink water from the toilet, or water that has been stored in the bathtub. Also that he throw things on the floor or even relieve himself there … Either way, he will have had a great time … All this explains (in part) why he wants to accompany you to the bathroom when you go.
Why is my cat coming to the bathroom with me?
Perhaps it was a very “neat” pet that did not leave tracks or signs of its presence in the bathroom before or when it was alone. Perhaps he is attracted to the fact that when you are not there, you close that door to prevent him from entering. Or he may understand that now that you are going to the funniest environment in the house… he has permission to go with you!
The cat will understand either that you are inviting him to play there, or that you will enjoy the facilities like him. Or even that it should show you what it’s like to spend an afternoon of attractions in the bathroom. But of course, none of this is acceptable to the human mind.
When the cat or the dog accompany us to every part of the house, it can be due to many reasons: because they are hungry, because they want to play, because they love you, because they want to relieve themselves, because they have missed you, because they are bored … A particular case of the bathroom may be because you are hot and looking for a cool place or because you are thirsty and interested in the water that surrounds you.
To know well the reason for this accompaniment to the toilet, we must analyze the behavior of the animal. What has he been doing since he appears at the door? To what specific place is it headed? Do you stay calm or do you start walking around? Does it sit on your legs or on a nearby rug?
As its owner, you know how to understand the signals it gives you. Pay attention to their habits and you will have the answer to this strange (at least for you) choice to go to the bathroom with you.
