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Why do cats like to lie down in the bathroom?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
Cats may like to lie down in the bathroom because they are curious, dissipate heat, and care about their owners. As long as the cat has no other abnormal behavior, the owner does not need to worry too much. But if the cat not only likes to lie down in the bathroom, but also has other abnormalities, such as frequent urination postures, then you need to consider whether the cat has cystitis. In this case, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.

1. Curiosity

Cats are very curious, and there are often sounds of closing doors and water running in the bathroom, which makes cats feel curious, so they often lie down in the bathroom.

2. Heat dissipation

The bathroom is generally the coolest place in the home. If the cat always likes to lie on the floor in the bathroom, it may be because the indoor temperature is too high and the cat feels uncomfortable. It's hot, so I lie on the ground to dissipate heat. At this time, the owner should pay attention to adjusting the indoor temperature, and do not let the cat lie on the floor for a long time, otherwise it will easily catch cold.

3. Care about the owner

Because many people bathe cats in the bathroom, cats have a bad impression of the bathroom. When the owner stays inside with the door closed, the cat will naturally be more worried and afraid of what will happen to the owner in the bathroom, so it likes to lie down in the bathroom to avoid accidents to the owner.

4. Cystitis

If the cat likes to lie down in the bathroom and frequently urinates, then you need to consider whether the cat has cystitis. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible to see if there is urine accumulation in the bladder. If there is urine accumulation, corresponding treatment needs to be done.