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Why do cats like to stay next to them when they go to the toilet?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Chloe Johnson
Cats like to stay next to their owners when they go to the toilet, mainly because cats are very curious and want to know what their owners are doing in the toilet. Secondly, it may be because cats have a strong sense of territory and feel that the toilet is also their territory. In addition, it may also be because cats are highly dependent and social, so they will follow their owners wherever they go. If the owner doesn't like the cat following him to the toilet, he can simply close the toilet door.

1. Curiosity

Cats are very curious animals, and cats are also relatively independent. When the owner is at home, the cat will secretly hide and observe what the owner is doing, especially if the owner is not in the cat's sight. The cat is very curious about what the owner is doing. So when the owner goes to the toilet, the cat will feel that the owner is doing something inside, and then it will guard the door of the toilet.

2. Territorial awareness

Cats have a strong sense of territory. They will feel that the owner’s home is their territory, so when the owner goes to the toilet and closes the door, it will Stand by and confirm the owner's location.

3. Dependence

Cats are highly dependent and can easily become dependent on their owners, so they want to follow their owners all the time. When the owner goes to the toilet and closes the door, the cat will guard outside. There are also some cats that bark crazily outside and scratch at the door because they can't see their owners.

4. They are gregarious

Cats like to travel together. In the relationship between cats, one cat acts as the leader. Once the leader does something, other cats will follow. Do it together. The owner takes the lead when going to the toilet, so the cat will follow the owner to the toilet.