Does your pet cat follow you to the bathroom? Maybe, it even rubs on your legs while you are doing your business.

Imagine rushing your way to the bathroom and you’re browsing your phone, minding your own business when suddenly, you see a cute paw trying to dig its way to the tiled floor. Then you hear a desperate “meow” that you just can’t ignore.

Does this happen every time you go to the bathroom?

Don’t worry, you are not alone. People who have cats can attest to this scenario, and it’s not a one-time thing. Most cats seem to suddenly crave more of your attention when you’re in the bathroom – never when you’re available, of course.

So, what is it about cats and bathrooms?

Let’s focus on what the experts have to say about this behavior.

Mikel Delgado, a certified cat behavioral consultant, says that scientists don’t have concrete answers, but they do have some pretty good theories.

“There might be various reasons cats like to join people in the bathroom,” says shares with Inverse. “Their litter box might be in there, so it could be a room that smells very familiar. Cats also probably know that when we are on the toilet, we are a captive audience — nowadays we are so busy and distracted that many cats are probably looking for an opportunity to have our undivided attention!”

While wildlife biologist Imogene Cancellare agrees with Delgado’s “captive audience” theory, she also adds that:

“Lap sitting is really popular in the loo — I assume this is characteristic opportunist behavior to find the warmest spot in the house and exploit the attention of their human servants,” Imogene tells Inverse. “I think they want to be the center of the universe and have learned that humans don’t do much when sitting in the small room with the strange water chair.”

We’ve also found other probable reasons why your feline boss loves to accompany you in the bathroom.

• Your cat might get the idea that you’re doing something fun inside the bathroom that you’re not sharing with them – and it drives them crazy! That’s the reason they try their best to get inside: just to be sure that they don’t miss out on the fun.
• The bathroom offers your cat loads of amusement! From the cold tub to the toilet paper, there can be many things that can entertain your cat inside this small space.
• Your sink is the perfect cat bed. From its shape to how cool it feels, most cats love sleeping in the sink. Plus, any cat would love to lick those little droplets of water.

• Cats love to ask for attention – especially when it sees you inside a small space. For your cat, this is the perfect place to ask for some love. After all, there aren’t many distractions around you other than your phone.
• Believe it or not, your cat loves the water in the bathroom. They don’t like when they are wet, yet, they like being around water. From playing with it to drinking it, your bathroom is the perfect place to have access to this type of fun.
• Your cat feels that they have to protect you while you’re in there. Think of it as having protective friends who want to stay by your side.

• Your pet loves you. That’s right; maybe the simplest reason why cats follow us to the bathroom is that they want to be with us.

Which theory do you think is the best?

Indeed, we may never really uncover the real reason why they do it – but one thing’s for sure, cats definitely make our lives more interesting and fun.

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Source: Inverse, TheSprucepets