Since domestic cats do not spend much time hunting, play is a vital part of their growth and development.
While following you around, they can scan the perimeter and mark their territory by rubbing themselves over everything, including their most prized possession - you! This could also be their way of guarding their territory. Routine gives your cat comfort, and following you around the home may have become a routine and thus, comforting action for them.
Since most of your cat’s needs are taken care of and they don’t need to stick to the same routines that they would in the wild, they often develop new routines of behavior. Cats have their own time for napping, sleeping, playing, hunting, and eating, and the same may be true for spending time with their owners. Routine is important to cats, and like most wild animals, cats develop their own routine for survival. This behavior often goes away after your cat hits adulthood, but cats that are separated from their mothers too early may develop an overdependent relationship with their owners. Since you are responsible for providing them with food, attention, and care, they may follow you into every room just to feel safe and protected. Even adult cats can continue having this maternal relationship and are simply trying to stay close to their adoptive parents for safety. Some cats may see their owners as their adoptive mothers and feel safe and secure in their owner’s presence. They also may simply be hungry and are telling you, not so subtly, that it’s time to eat! Image Credit: Patrick Foto, Shutterstock The smells and sounds in the kitchen are too enticing for them, especially if dinnertime is near, and your cat may simply be hungry or angling for a taste of whatever it is you’re eating. Since cats are curious and have a keen sense of smell, anytime that you are preparing food is a sure invitation for them to check out what’s happening.
Following you around may be a call for attention and petting, and they are patiently (or not!) waiting for you to sit down so they can settle in on your lap. In fact, many cats are just as affectionate as dogs but show it differently. Some cats are independent and happy to be on their own most of the time, while others need far more attention than just feeding and occasional petting. It’s simply their innate curiosity for the world around them and their primary caregiver - you! Image Credit: Evan Abram McGinnis, Shutterstock
Some cats love to know what you are doing at all times, from jumping up onto your keyboard while you’re working, wanting attention while you’re cooking, and even following you to the bathroom. Read on to find out the possible reasons for this clingy behavior.Ĭats are extremely curious animals and can be downright nosy at times! They want to be wherever the action is and may simply be following you around purely due to their curiosity. If you have a strong bond with your cat and they are following you around constantly, there is usually no reason to worry. This is an endearing quality, but the behavior can become overwhelming at times and may even cause concern for owners. Some cats, however, are more dog-like in their temperament and tend to follow their owners around almost constantly. Most cats are usually independent creatures, happy to do their own thing without much interaction from their owners.
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