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Why does my cat meow and cry when I shower? Is he stressed or curious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 months old | 1lb

Why dose my pet meow when I’m in the shower ? He Follows me in the bathroom leaves when he comes back he cries and wants to get in is it getting him stressed in anyway by seeing me in the shower ?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 9th, 2018

Interesting question! I would think that it's possible that seeing you in the shower with water all over might make him a little nervous, but I would guess that it's a little more likely that he just wants to be near you. He might also be curious about the water and the shower. Many cats like to play or drink water from the shower once the water is off.

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