Cats have a reputation for being stand-offish and often disinterested. But this reputation can often be very wrong.
I have a Siberian cat Alexei and he loves following me around the house. Alexei isn’t unique – many cats like to follow their owners around – and even to the bathroom.
So why do they do this? Cats have domesticated themselves so the reasons for them following their owners around tend to be postive.
Cats are sensitive and these changes could leave them feeling insecure. Thus they want to follow you everywhere as when they are with you they feel secure and protected.
Our cats get used to us being around and it can be quite a shock to them if we are suddenly gone for a substantial period of time.
Some cats are more curious than others and like to know what their owners get up to. Our lives are very different from theirs so they may be seeking to entertain themselves by watching what you do during the day.
You can be quite sure that your cat is following you because they’re hungry if that following is taking place in the kitchen as well as if they are following you around their dinner time.
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.
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.