the discerning cat

Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere??

Companionship

01

Most cat owners see their cats as companions and part of the family. Your cat may well feel the same way and just enjoy being with you.

Hunger

02

A very common reason for your cat following you around is because they are hungry - particularly when that following is accompanied by quite a few loud meows..

Curiosity

03

Some cats are more curious than others and like to know what their owners get up to.

Attention

04

If you have been doing other activities and not engaging with your cat for a while they may well start following you around to remind you that they exist and would like you to acknowledge it, please.

Separation Anxiety

05

If you have been on a holiday or a trip and your cat suddenly starts following you around and/or sleeping with you it may be that your cat is experiencing separation anxiety.

Sudden Major Change

06

If your cat suddenly starts following you around everywhere it may be due to a recent major change.

They're Bored

07

Cats need activities to substitute for the activities they would have done in the wild. One of those could be to start following you around.

You're they're Parent

08

Kittens tend to follow their mothers everywhere. So kittens learn to feel safe when they are near their mother.

Play

09

Your cat may be following you as a form of play. It might like to suddenly jump on you or to hide and then pounce on you.