Why do pets stare at us while we’re in the bathroom?
Bondi Vet’s much loved veterinarian, Dr Chris Brown answers the question everyone seemingly wants answered – why do pets obsessively stare at us while we’re in the bathroom?
No room fascinates felines more than your bathroom. If they get a sense you’re headed for the human litter box, they’ll beg, borrow and steal their way in. But once they make it, they just stop and stare at you; even when you’re in the shower. While some of us are captivated and confused, others are simply creeped out! Well, wait no more. Here’s your answer.
Your toilet time is golden for two main reasons.
The umm… ‘number one’…reason is that your bathroom break is basically the only 5 minutes where you’re not distracted by cooking, cleaning, the kids or the TV. Your cat seizes on the fact they have a captive audience because they know the chances of a pat of simply a chat are high.
The… ahem… ’number two’ reason is that the experience appeals to their senses. Their inner tiger loves experiencing (and analysing) your scent on a deeper level, while the running water of your shower captivates them in the same way the trickle of water out of your kitchen tap lures them in for a drink.
Do you get ‘bathroom eyes’ from your cat (or dog) when you’re in your private place? Share your stories with us in the comments below.
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