ooks like your cat's found his special spot! You might try keeping him entertained elsewhere with a toy or treat during your bathroom time, or maybe a comfy blanket nearby for him to relax on. Cats can be quite persistent, though, good luck finding a solution that works for both of you!
Be thankful he isn’t like my kitty she acts like a goat! Jumping up on my lap! It’s impossible to do the deed with a cat continuously jumping up on you! This week her nails scratched all the way down my stomach and ooo did it hurt for days!!! If she would just lay there like yours I’d be thrilled. But nooo she thinks I’m going to fall in or something! Be grateful he is a gentleman!
I used to have a little fuzzy jerk that would perch on my shoulder and nest in my hair while I was sitting on the toilet. At least your guy respects your personal space and watches from afar.
One of mine, the one that is most loyal to me does this to me and I’m absolutely convinced she’s doing it to protect me.
Love them for it, it’s a sign that they’re watching out for you and if it makes you uncomfortable, don’t make eye contact while you’re shitting your guts out!
You don't.. At least one of my cats will come with me to the bathroom "to protect me". It even more funny when my most anxious cat wants to protect me. Like if something were to happen I'd have to protect her. My smaller male cat comes with me to get cuddles. My bigger male cat .. comes to sit on my shoulder while being protective...
The pose of your cat is awesome 😎
Get used to it I thought quiet dumps were on the horizon when the kids moved out,nope add a bunch of fur covered toddlers who love the bathroom as much as you.
It’s an instinct they have to protect each other when someone’s doing the deed. In the wild this and feeding are when they’d be most vulnerable, so if you think about it it’s supposed to be a kind act by your cat.
This is the question cat owners have been asking for eons, minus the Al Bundy reference. You are vulnerable with your pants around your ankles and this 10 pound ball of floof with claws is your only line of defense should someone suddenly appear to do you harm. He is paying you back for how well you treat him. Let him love and protect you!
https://preview.redd.it/l2gkokvlx5bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54dd72b14819db40167b8f8b6e4b21571fd51550
You don't. I can't get this dude to stop
My cat will literally sit at the bathroom door on guard as long as it takes. I have to lock the door, she’s tall and heavy enough she will put all over her weight on the doorknob and opens them no problem.
Well...my new long-haired, tuxedo girl, about 1 year old, wants to be on my lap!!! Is it a tuxedo cat thing???!!!
https://preview.redd.it/ygcgt8mp16bd1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3ecaec719e3c862ef461607eecac37dfff2e14e
How else are you supposed to sit when you've had a long day and you just want to chill and watch your human take a shit?
That is going to be difficult if you don't want to close the door.
My best guess is to find something to bribe/distact your cat with.
So a toy your cat really likes or some cat TV, something your cats doesn't get any other time so it will keep special.
Otherwise close the door and ignore your cat. If you keep it up long enough the door tapping should stop.
You don’t. Ever since my husband and I adopted our cats, it’s been open door policy ever since. My smallest cat will literally body slam herself against the bathroom door if it’s closed and she’s pretty tough for only being 7.25 pounds lol!
Cats are hardwired to do this - you are in a vulnerable state while on the toilet. Cats will protect you and stand guard in situations like this- it's a very common cat behavior. Just try not to lock eyes with him, lol
it's a cat thing...in the wild they're vulnerable when they're dropping a deuce, so he's keeping a lookout to keep you safe from predators. haven't; you ever taken a bath or a shower and it seems like he's having a fit? he thinks he needs to save you from the evil water.
I like having my cats keep me company while I’m on the toilet. They are absolutely not judgmental, and they entertain me by doing cute things while I’m indisposed.
I can't thank you enough for the huge belly laugh I needed so much today. Reddit can really make a very sad day so much better. Cheers to you and your adorable fluffy cat.
Just have a talk with him. Tell him if he's gonna be there for protection, he has to get into battle pose, not "middle-aged shoe salesman who just got off work" pose.
https://preview.redd.it/rblhvxldg6bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8151a495349855f612726e6c095cfbc8b21ee3de
Oh we have similar cats, except Ruby has a different style mustache
You thank him for being such a helpful Bathroom Buddy! Our 3 kitties are all very helpful bathroom buddies. It's so much nicer to poo with a 13 pound hairball balancing precariously on your knees.
r/catsinpants
My newest cat does this, but he is FAR too fat to fit You could try to curb the behavior, or you could come to enjoy pooping with friends. Give it some time.
You don't, this is how life works when you have a cat. I can't shit or piss in peace, as soon as I go to the bathroom, they're both stood in front of me, staring at me while I curl one out.
This is cute tbh. I see how it can be annoying though. My cat doesn't come into the bathroom anymore. She did, once upon a time, but then I took a shit from hell, and I guess she got scared off lol. She does come in when I'm brushing my teeth.
He's got your back bro! You're vulnerable in there! Literally have your pants down!
We shut the door so he just hangs out in the hall, guarding the door...
Edit: typo
You don't. Trust me. One day, this quirk will be a memory and you'll give anything to see him intrude on you again.
source - my cat used to do that to me. Even though it has been over two years since she passed, I still miss her barging in like I violated the "No closed doors" policy she put in place.
As my door doesn’t close properly, my cat head butts the door , it opens & he slinks in & sits looking at my face & he’s thinking 💭 ummm ya having a hard time hay 😂😂😂😂
https://preview.redd.it/aw0xsdf1x6bd1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=834779fbed6f4a7d0eaae4fa04c8f6947d07a6b1
Not possible… mine insists on sitting on my shoulders while I’m in there, and sometimes she’s all claws
It could be worse. At least he doesn’t use your lowered leg ware as a hammock.
https://preview.redd.it/u5rhxtn937bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9442567b9107cbe1bf21b2a5e462629903fffe0
animals know you're vulnerable when using the bathroom in the wild the smell attracts predators and your're vulnerable to attack so hes protecting you.
You should consider yourself lucky that he just sits there. My 2 headbutt my legs and meow non-stop, insisting that I pet them the entire time. It's super fun.
Somehow, my furry protector and I have reached a mutual agreement over bathroom etiquette. If I leave the door open, she perches herself on top of the trash can where she can watch me pee safely and observe the sole ingress/egress point.
If I close the door, she loafs approximately 3ft in front of the bathroom and remains there, so she can observe the doors to both the room and the bathroom. I am given up to 15 minutes of peace before the paw patrol attempts to open the door.
ooks like your cat's found his special spot! You might try keeping him entertained elsewhere with a toy or treat during your bathroom time, or maybe a comfy blanket nearby for him to relax on. Cats can be quite persistent, though, good luck finding a solution that works for both of you!
Be thankful he isn’t like my kitty she acts like a goat! Jumping up on my lap! It’s impossible to do the deed with a cat continuously jumping up on you! This week her nails scratched all the way down my stomach and ooo did it hurt for days!!! If she would just lay there like yours I’d be thrilled. But nooo she thinks I’m going to fall in or something! Be grateful he is a gentleman!
He’s making sure no one takes you out while you’re on the can! Honor him!!
As Em said, he's protecting you while you're vulnerable. My cats do it too, but without the awesome pose.
He's like I'm gonna sit here while Peggy takes a poop
Ummm you don’t. #lifewithcats
He is there to keep you safe, let him do his job.
You never can. Closing the door just leads to scream meows and pawing.
I used to have a little fuzzy jerk that would perch on my shoulder and nest in my hair while I was sitting on the toilet. At least your guy respects your personal space and watches from afar.
Why would you want to stop it? That's hilarious.
you can't, but you can give him his own little seat
Since humans don't hide their business with litter,he wants to make sure you flush
Stop taking 💩
You don't, kitty loves you.
Hey! Enjoy the loaf!? Days gonna come when you'd give anything to have this goober next to you!
If he can help ya with the crossword puzzle, what’s the harm? Wife still asks me to leave though
He needs a beer.
God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and, the wisdom to know the difference.
He is here to enjoy spectacle and want to share your acting skills with world - thats why door should be open.
You just have to come to terms with the text that you live with a pooperviser.
 Ahhhhhh!!!!!
You don't. This is your life now.
Why would you want to stop that behavior?
One of mine, the one that is most loyal to me does this to me and I’m absolutely convinced she’s doing it to protect me. Love them for it, it’s a sign that they’re watching out for you and if it makes you uncomfortable, don’t make eye contact while you’re shitting your guts out!
You don't, you just learn to live with it.
You don't.. At least one of my cats will come with me to the bathroom "to protect me". It even more funny when my most anxious cat wants to protect me. Like if something were to happen I'd have to protect her. My smaller male cat comes with me to get cuddles. My bigger male cat .. comes to sit on my shoulder while being protective... The pose of your cat is awesome 😎
Could be worse one of mine pops his head up between my legs sometimes
He likes to watch so why not give in 😏
😄😄😄
The simplest answer I can think of is close the door?
https://preview.redd.it/kafrr6buk5bd1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb56605f0a15086ddf8dbdfd298e52edda16de16 Must be a Tuxedo thing.
Why would you like to stop him, let it be, he is taking care of you.
You don't
Sorry, but you can't 😂
My cat would always come in the bathroom when I went in.
He's just keeping an eye on you in case a sewer python attacks ya
Your cat is wearing long socks
could be worse, my cat hops on my shoulders like a scarf and stares down making sure everything is going well... super fun
Get back at him. Go to his potty box and watch him poop. 😉
How dare you.
Get used to it I thought quiet dumps were on the horizon when the kids moved out,nope add a bunch of fur covered toddlers who love the bathroom as much as you.
Take your shit in his box. See how he reacts lol
This is your life now. Accept it.
It’s an instinct they have to protect each other when someone’s doing the deed. In the wild this and feeding are when they’d be most vulnerable, so if you think about it it’s supposed to be a kind act by your cat.
https://preview.redd.it/zf7huto0t5bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dbccce9d9bb37b71743a5ca839071495e43fb833 They kinda just do that
You have to stop shitting, or accept the observation.
I have considered it may be revenge for the times I have walked in on them while doing the same.
This is the question cat owners have been asking for eons, minus the Al Bundy reference. You are vulnerable with your pants around your ankles and this 10 pound ball of floof with claws is your only line of defense should someone suddenly appear to do you harm. He is paying you back for how well you treat him. Let him love and protect you!
You call me so I can come over to use your shitter.
My cat is still at the cry/paw stage. Tryna get her to poop where i do.
He’s making sure his treats only go to him and not someone wise.
My kitten climbs into my underwear while I’m …umm…reading the paper. It makes for a very awkward time.
Tell him or her: get off my lawn
Do other people not have doors? I keep mine closed while pooping to avoid stinking up the apartment.
He loves you and is guarding you while you're vulnerable. You don't really want that to stop, given the broader implications.
https://preview.redd.it/9a4zde7zv5bd1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cf54975d8b758b52b7309fda93167b249fae40c2
😂😂😂😂
Leave him alone. He is honoring you with his presence.
You can't. Just be grateful he doesn't look like Ted Bundy
Start using his litter box
There's no hope for that, but he must wonder why you're doing it wrong.
Cats are the best 🥰🥰🥰
https://preview.redd.it/l2gkokvlx5bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54dd72b14819db40167b8f8b6e4b21571fd51550 You don't. I can't get this dude to stop
LOVE this picture!!
My cat will literally sit at the bathroom door on guard as long as it takes. I have to lock the door, she’s tall and heavy enough she will put all over her weight on the doorknob and opens them no problem.
Lol you don't, my cat Patches does the same thing when I wake up in the morning
I was unaware there is the possibility to make a cat do anything it had no intention of doing.
😂😂😂
Well...my new long-haired, tuxedo girl, about 1 year old, wants to be on my lap!!! Is it a tuxedo cat thing???!!!
My cat sits on me while I go to the bathroom bro 😂😂😂😂
Could be worse. One of mine comes in and snuggles into my pants on the floor.
I've developed a bad habit of pooping with the door open because of my cat. Welcome to the club?
You don’t.
Are you new to this? They're protecting you. Just accept the protection and be happy they love you
He's keeping you company because he likes being around you. That's a compliment, not a behavioral issue. What a handsome gentleman ♥️♥️♥️
You don't. It's just what they do.
Cats seem to be really Interested in how humans shit and piss. It makes no sense to them.
https://preview.redd.it/ygcgt8mp16bd1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3ecaec719e3c862ef461607eecac37dfff2e14e How else are you supposed to sit when you've had a long day and you just want to chill and watch your human take a shit?
That is going to be difficult if you don't want to close the door. My best guess is to find something to bribe/distact your cat with. So a toy your cat really likes or some cat TV, something your cats doesn't get any other time so it will keep special. Otherwise close the door and ignore your cat. If you keep it up long enough the door tapping should stop.
You don’t. Ever since my husband and I adopted our cats, it’s been open door policy ever since. My smallest cat will literally body slam herself against the bathroom door if it’s closed and she’s pretty tough for only being 7.25 pounds lol!
😹
My cat does this. Only she doesn't sit like that. My life is unfair 🙃
WHY? That’s hysterical.
His instincts tell him he needs to guard you while you're in a vulnerable state. You should guard him too when he's in the box.
https://preview.redd.it/ii3i1wpk46bd1.jpeg?width=3094&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2917245ba68a808ee3848024e5cc2f2d1a56bab0 Yeah... You simply don't.
If it bothers you, I'd use foil, but it's kinda cute though
You can’t stop him 😂😭
Cats are hardwired to do this - you are in a vulnerable state while on the toilet. Cats will protect you and stand guard in situations like this- it's a very common cat behavior. Just try not to lock eyes with him, lol
Yeah, you’re just gonna have to realize you’re never going to take a zen shit again
You can't we are in their world
it's a cat thing...in the wild they're vulnerable when they're dropping a deuce, so he's keeping a lookout to keep you safe from predators. haven't; you ever taken a bath or a shower and it seems like he's having a fit? he thinks he needs to save you from the evil water.
Oh my gosh what a beauty! I've been trying to chonk up my cat for 6 weeks now since we got her and she is still a petite tiny thing.
You’re so lucky
I like having my cats keep me company while I’m on the toilet. They are absolutely not judgmental, and they entertain me by doing cute things while I’m indisposed.
That's the neat part - you don't.
Why would you want to? Bathroom buddy.
Why do you want to stop this adorable behaviour?
That's the neat part....you don't.
Everyone’s cat does this?! I feel relieved I’m not alone 😂😂 I call it my cat’s judgement pose 😂
Close the door
https://preview.redd.it/yquujsfuc6bd1.jpeg?width=957&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0fb6e458fa6e683b2a3d02dc4533e2ac5a2d026c Could be worse…. Not my photo
I can't thank you enough for the huge belly laugh I needed so much today. Reddit can really make a very sad day so much better. Cheers to you and your adorable fluffy cat.
You don't
But that's his job! It's part of belonging to a cat. He's making sure you're safe and that you make it out of there alive!
Why would you want him to stop? Clearly he likes to watch. Let him.
HAHAHAHA
You can’t. Also I thought it was bad enough the way my cat lays and watches me use the bathroom or shower, but this is next level. 😂
Mine asks for scratches and then sits with her back to me as though she’s protecting me. They are so weird.
You now have a bathroom buddy. Accept it and move on.
This made my day.
They do that to protect you. Your cat will not stop unless it literally wants you to die.
I’m gobsmacked that someone on this thread actually FAT SHAMED MY CAT.
Just have a talk with him. Tell him if he's gonna be there for protection, he has to get into battle pose, not "middle-aged shoe salesman who just got off work" pose.
He's beautiful 😍
https://preview.redd.it/21naj489g6bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce5b56b77e741a2f4965fa04693782bca516a0e2
https://preview.redd.it/rblhvxldg6bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8151a495349855f612726e6c095cfbc8b21ee3de Oh we have similar cats, except Ruby has a different style mustache
I'll take him. He's getting comfy and protecting you. Snack time for the outstanding job
You thank him for being such a helpful Bathroom Buddy! Our 3 kitties are all very helpful bathroom buddies. It's so much nicer to poo with a 13 pound hairball balancing precariously on your knees.
No Ma'am.
Why wouldn't you want a cat sitting like a human staring at you while you try and go?
I have 4 and they all do it...
Cover your entire bathroom with tin foil
He protec
get him a 6 iron
Crap in the hall. Problem solved!
r/catsinpants My newest cat does this, but he is FAR too fat to fit You could try to curb the behavior, or you could come to enjoy pooping with friends. Give it some time.
https://preview.redd.it/0jlvsaqwj6bd1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e713f9d25bfc52a42c051f745c004eacadb4b54
Stack the bathroom with shoe boxes (must be women’s). Should work if he is the real deal. Unless you have a Ferguson toilet.
https://i.redd.it/zs2310u2k6bd1.gif
It's a cats job to watch you poop. Accept it.
He's protecting you while you are vunerable.
You don’t 😂
it's a cat, not the local member. Suck it up. They are in our life for a tiny bit, we are in there's for all of it.
You don't, this is how life works when you have a cat. I can't shit or piss in peace, as soon as I go to the bathroom, they're both stood in front of me, staring at me while I curl one out.
Well you have two options here. One you become accustomed to hearing a cat knocking on the door while you poop. Two, you have Poopwatch security
You must defer to the cat. He is gracious enough to keep you company. Who else would do so?
You don’t.
https://preview.redd.it/dgap3amln6bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e09e234a40e4cca5748cfa9f1e03846e4fea59b4 No idea.
This is cute tbh. I see how it can be annoying though. My cat doesn't come into the bathroom anymore. She did, once upon a time, but then I took a shit from hell, and I guess she got scared off lol. She does come in when I'm brushing my teeth.
Show some respect.
You should only be so lucky to grace his presence
Spray with water 💦
He's got your back bro! You're vulnerable in there! Literally have your pants down! We shut the door so he just hangs out in the hall, guarding the door... Edit: typo
Why don't you want him in there? He just likes to watch.
Bro is watching out for you , in principle if not in form.
What’s wrong with him being there? It’s so natural for cats to do it.
You're lucky, mine tries to sit on me.
Why would you want to stop him? It would make my day.
Give him a beer 🍺
That is his bathroom and you are shitting on company time.
You don't. Trust me. One day, this quirk will be a memory and you'll give anything to see him intrude on you again. source - my cat used to do that to me. Even though it has been over two years since she passed, I still miss her barging in like I violated the "No closed doors" policy she put in place.
Hurry up I need to go 😂😂😂😂😂
As my door doesn’t close properly, my cat head butts the door , it opens & he slinks in & sits looking at my face & he’s thinking 💭 ummm ya having a hard time hay 😂😂😂😂
Why would you want to?
Next time he goes to take a shit, you sit outside that box like a soldier. Make eye contact too while he’s boing the deed and slow blink him.
https://preview.redd.it/dx4p2ui8w6bd1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc95277c73c78f0e9c68bd240c39d51934950e61 Welcome to my world...
https://preview.redd.it/x61tu6tww6bd1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9df4ccfcb7746f5c494a78ed2f806790ecfc4041 You don't lmao
Why, are you embarrassed? It's a cat.
OMGOSH I find this so endearing
https://preview.redd.it/aw0xsdf1x6bd1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=834779fbed6f4a7d0eaae4fa04c8f6947d07a6b1 Not possible… mine insists on sitting on my shoulders while I’m in there, and sometimes she’s all claws
You don’t. Just appreciate him.
I can’t help it! I love the smell! Now, look into my eyes! 
Why would you want to?
That's the neat part, you don't. You (they see you as a dumb cat) are extremely vulnerable when you poop so they are making sure you're safe.
Close the door
It could be worse. At least he doesn’t use your lowered leg ware as a hammock. https://preview.redd.it/u5rhxtn937bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9442567b9107cbe1bf21b2a5e462629903fffe0
He’s protecting you, be sure to thank him
Start following him to the litter box. Sit on the floor with the same pose. He will get the message.
That cat has done a full 12 hr shift, paid all the bills, got dinner ready, put the kids to bed and caught mice all on 3 hrs of sleep.
Shut the door.
You don't.
It might seem obvious, but simply closing the door can work wonders.
This is life for you now. Make sure to keep eye contact so it's extra weird.
Stop looking so interesting while you take a shit
https://preview.redd.it/kyldgywkd7bd1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4b58a84b92e84ded4c0234f9c9126f081ce19eb
animals know you're vulnerable when using the bathroom in the wild the smell attracts predators and your're vulnerable to attack so hes protecting you.
Stop shitting...simple.
https://preview.redd.it/qpi1808ji7bd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a390921ffbf2be756138d36b8415a9e760859da
Your title sums up life with a cat
Close the door
You should consider yourself lucky that he just sits there. My 2 headbutt my legs and meow non-stop, insisting that I pet them the entire time. It's super fun.
My dude, your cat loves you. Why should you care if the cat is there while you take a crap?.
This photo is hilarious to be because I have a girl that looks to be your cat’s twin and sits the same way lol
So what you're saying is that you were taking a shit when you took this photo? Nice.
Somehow, my furry protector and I have reached a mutual agreement over bathroom etiquette. If I leave the door open, she perches herself on top of the trash can where she can watch me pee safely and observe the sole ingress/egress point. If I close the door, she loafs approximately 3ft in front of the bathroom and remains there, so she can observe the doors to both the room and the bathroom. I am given up to 15 minutes of peace before the paw patrol attempts to open the door.
Just rock to the boof boof boof like drums
Get him a Peg Bundy to annoy him.🤨
U don‘t. Just be thankful the buddy gives a shit or 2.
He is,believe it or not, guarding you when you are vulnerable. Keep some kitty treats in the can and tell him he is a good boy from me.
You can’t. Just accept it.
Paw cuffs
He is the body guard..