Why Your Cat Watches You While You Bathe

Does your pet also join you in the bathroom? It may seem unusual — even a little annoying — but it’s worth exploring why cats do this!

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Although cats are commonly believed to hate water, many owners notice that their feline companions love accompanying them to the shower and even watching them while they bathe. To resolve this apparent contradiction, let’s look at the reasons why your cat may follow you into the bathroom.

There can be many reasons why your cat follows you around like a shadow — even into the bathroom.

Why Your Cat May Follow You Into the Bathroom

1.) They Want to Be With You — Even While You Bathe

Even if your pet isn’t particularly fond of water, they may crave your company so much that they’ll join you even for an activity they don’t find very exciting. This is especially common if you’ve just come home after being away all day and want to freshen up with a quick shower. Or if bath time happens right before feeding time — most four-legged companions become very impatient then.

The bathtub can be interesting for several reasons

2.) Curiosity May Draw Your Cat Into the Bathroom

Our purring companions are extremely curious creatures, which sometimes leads them to do unusual things. For example, they may follow you into the bathroom just to investigate what you’re doing. In our home, the litter box is also kept in the bathroom, so sometimes our cat simply comes in to do their business but ends up spying on what’s happening in the shower.

3.) They Like Water

Contrary to popular belief, some cat breeds — such as Maine Coons — genuinely enjoy water. In fact, it also depends entirely on the individual cat; even your ordinary house cat may love splashing around. In that case, it’s no surprise if they happily spend time with you in the bathroom.

Some cats truly love water

4.) They’re Either Too Warm or Too Cold

The coolness of the bathroom can be appealing to cats, which may be why they join you while you bathe. Likewise, during colder weather, the warm steam can feel pleasant to them.

5.) They’re Attracted by the Sound of Running Water

Many cats love drinking from the tap. One reason is that in nature, running water is usually safer than stagnant water, where parasites can easily multiply. If your pet also likes drinking from the faucet, it may be worth getting them a cat water fountain.

Running water can be more appealing to cats

6.) You Took Their Spot

Bathrooms offer excellent hiding and resting places for cats: sinks and bathtubs are favorite lounging spots for many felines. So your cat may simply be waiting for you to get out and give the place back.

7.) It’s Part of Their Daily Routine

If your cat became used to joining you during bath time as a kitten, they may have kept this habit as part of their routine. That’s why, if you don’t enjoy having an audience, it’s important to set boundaries from the very beginning and avoid bringing your cat into the bathroom with you.

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