Cats see the bathroom as a safe space and follow you in for your protection.
Safety Seeking
Cats learn your bathroom routine and expect to be included out of habit.
Routine
Cats are intrigued by flowing water in sinks and showers.
Running Water Fascination
Tiled bathrooms provide cool, soothing surfaces for hot cats to lay on.
Cool Tiles
Closed bathroom doors spike cats' curiosity about what's inside.
Door Curiosity
The bathroom smells familiar due to its proximity to the litter box.
Litter Box Association
The bathroom provides cats rare alone time to bond with you.
Quality Time