Why Does My Cat Guard Me When I Pee
My sister just got a new cat, and she’s been having some problems. She has to pee, but her cat won’t let her go into the bathroom alone. He scratches at the door until she lets him in with her. Then he scratches at the toilet until she leaves it open for him. Also, if he’s outside while she’s inside doing business, he’ll scratch and meow at the door until she comes out so they can both go back in together. I’ve seen this happen several times now, and it’s getting kind of weird! Is there anything we can do about this behavior?
My cat is weird.
The first thing to keep in mind is that cats are weird. We know this. They’re not dogs, they’re not humans, they’re not fish, they’re not birds, they’re not reptiles, they’re not cars or planets or stars or clouds (or anything else you can think of). So when thinking about why your cat guards you while you pee: don’t make the mistake of trying to apply human logic to a creature with a very different thought process than ours.
I’m asking for my sister.
Dear Reader,
This is a non-fiction book about the science of why cats guard us when we pee. It will answer all your questions on this matter as it explores different ways your cat might be reacting when you pee, as well as how to deal with it.
She’s a new cat owner.
If you’re a new cat owner and your cat is guarding you, it’s likely that she’s worried about her cat’s behavior. She’s not sure if the cat’s behavior is due to jealousy or some other reason. If this is the case, be sure to talk with a professional pet trainer or veterinarian who can help you determine what’s going on with your kitty and how to best address it.
Her cat is obsessed with her peeing.
So, why is your cat so obsessed with your peeing? It’s possible that she’s just curious. Cats are known for being territorial and marking their territory with urine. Your cat may just be trying to determine who lives in the house by smelling your scent. If you’re the only one using the litter box, her scent will be all over it, but if your husband also uses it, her own scent will mix with his – making it harder for your cat to tell whose scent belongs where.
Your cat could also be trying to mark you as part of her territory by making sure that every time she pees and poops near you, there’s a strong reminder of her presence (her scent) nearby as well. After all, cats don’t have many ways of communicating their emotions or intentions — so why not use pee?
He tries to keep her from closing the bathroom door.
Your cat’s guarding behavior is a form of territorial protection. He wants to keep you safe and sound, whether you’re at home or somewhere else. Your cat may also try to keep you from getting sick, hurt, lost or kidnapped by strangers. If a stranger comes into your house and tries to hurt or kidnap you (or another family member), he will probably guard that person as well.
The best way to show your cat that it’s okay for him to relax his guard is by giving him attention when he isn’t guarding someone—this will teach him that being near people doesn’t mean they’ll attack him or chase him away from his territory.
And once she’s in there, he scratches at the door.
The answer is that your cat can hear, smell and see better than you. If she’s in the room when you go to the bathroom, she probably hears not only the sound of your pee hitting the water but also any other noises coming from it (i.e., flushing). She’ll also hear those sounds again when you get up from your seat and leave—as well as all of those other little things that happen when human beings use a toilet room.
To cats, these sounds are like an alarm going off: they mean something bad is happening! Maybe there’s an intruder in the house? Maybe it’s a burglar who brought along some friends disguised as furniture?!
She also takes him to the litter box whenever he acts badly.
You can teach your cat to use the litter box. Cats prefer to be clean and will use a litter box rather than the floor, so if you want your cat to use the litter box all of the time, it’s important that they learn how. In order for this training process to work, you’ll need patience and persistence. The first step is putting him in the box and praising him when he does his business there; then gradually increase how long he stays in there before giving him praise until he sticks around longer each time without needing to be reminded or rewarded with treats. Once he gets used to using his own bathroom, it shouldn’t be difficult for him keep up with this routine whenever he needs relief from urinary tract problems or bowel movements:
Her friends are telling her to get rid of the cat, but she doesn’t want to do that.
There is a reason cats guard their territory. It’s a natural instinct to protect what belongs to them. Spaying or neutering your cat will help reduce the amount of time they spend guarding you, though it might take some time for them to stop doing so entirely.
In addition to making sure your cat is spayed or neutered, there are other things you can do if you find yourself frequently being guarded by your feline friend:
- Give her something else to do that requires attention and energy, such as playing with toys or engaging in other activities (such as hunting mice).
- Spend more time with her so she’ll be less likely to feel lonely while you’re away from home; this means taking her on walks outside the house whenever possible—even if it’s just down the hallways at work!
- When she does guard you while bathing, try distracting her by giving affectionate pets instead of trying more aggressively scrubbing off dirt because it could hurt her feelings and make her defensive again (and thus even harder than necessary)
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If this is a new cat, there’s a chance your feline companion is simply acclimating to living with you. If it’s not, though, I’d recommend asking yourself these questions:
- Is this a male or female?
- How long has it been living with you?
- Has it ever had any health problems?
- Does it have a history of aggression?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then we may be dealing with an aggressive cat that needs professional help. In cases such as these, I’d recommend seeking out the services of an animal behaviorist or trainer who can work with both you and your pet to develop new coping skills for stress-free peeing in public places.
Your cat is being very protective of you, and it’s probably because he thinks he needs to watch over you. Although this behavior is weird, we understand that you’re tired of taking care of everything by yourself. We hope that this article has provided some solutions for your situation so that things can get back to normal between.
