This is something that most cat parents have encountered at one point or another. There are quite a few reasons that this may be happening. The first reason might have to do with if you have multiple cats. These creatures are very territorial and can be aggressive when it comes to their favorite bathroom spots. A cat that suffers from high anxiety levels ensures their safety by only entering spaces that have multiple and clearly recognized exits. These cats may be unwilling to climb into a small space with only one exit for fear of becoming trapped when encountering an unreasonable cat roommate that doesn’t want to share their bathroom. You can attempt to remedy this situation by spacing out throughout your home the places that you put your pans, although sometimes it just may not work out. Another reason may just boil down to personal preference. Just like there are certain spaces humans refuse to go- such as public restrooms- the same can be said for cats.