posted 03-16-2003 05:46 PM           

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I got a kitten about 3 months ago. About a month after I got her she started peeing in my closet. For no reason. She'll just go in there sniff around and pee. Then she went from that to laundry baskets. Then to my bedroom itself. I don't know what to do about the cat or the smell. Seeing as I don't know exactly where she peed in the closet or my room I don't know what to do to clean it so it won't smell anymore. Not to mention what do I do about my kitty. I love her so much and she's so sweet but I cannot have a cat that pee's in my apartment. Please help!!!!!!!!!!

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posted 03-16-2003 10:08 PM         

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i'm not an expert on training cats to use litter boxes.. so i'm sorry i don't have any information, though i'm sure others will have some great advice..
as far as finding the urine and cleaning it you can use a blacklight to find "hidden" soiled spots.. you can purchase them at lighting stores and pet supply stores (i know petsmart carries them).. you can also find some good cleaning agents at the pet supply store.. woolite has also come out with a pet stain cleaner that supposedly rids the carpet of the odor and keeps the cats away.. good luck.. i'm sure you and the kitty will get everything resolved
i hope this helps..

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posted 03-17-2003 04:46 PM         

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Hi!
Is she an indoor cat?
Was she using her litter box with no problem before?
Whenever a cat starts NEW behaviour, esp. peeing, I always ask myself "What's changed recently?" Are there any new "stressors" in her life?
Any new animals in the apt?
Any new strays coming around outside?
New diet?
Is litter box clean? OR are you using a different brand of litter?
Any new people around that might smell of their OWN pets, esp a dog maybe?
Is she left alone more than before?
Is she eating well and otherwise seeming healthy in every other way?
If stressed, she simply may be marking her territory.
She also might have a urinary tract infection of some kind which is treatable.
If you go to your pet store, there are lots of cat odor remover products. Ask someone there to recommend one for you.( I would myself, but no advertising allowed on this board...They might ban me!)) These products can be used on carpeting and upholstery too. As well as hardwood floors and walls. However, they are only temporary solutions to the problem and we've got to figure out why your kitty has suddenly started to do this.
You might just have to empty your closet and smell your clothes individually to see if she "hit" any of them! When it comes to clothing,sometimes a good laundering will remove the odor, but not always. Check any shoes that might have been on floor of closet. Check everything that was on floor of closet! Any suitcases?
Otherwise, after emptying closet, I'd swab the floor and walls with a cat odor product, as directed on the bottle. If the smell permeates your bedroom, and it's carpeted, she probably peed on the carpet. Get down on your hands and knees and sniff around. Or maybe on the bedspread, the parts nearest the floor? You're nose will find the spots, believe me!
You are certainly NOT ALONE with this problem. I hope others will chip in and add their advice.

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posted 03-18-2003 05:21 AM         

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Hi again...I checked with the moderator of this board to ask if I could give you a BRAND name of a cat-urine odor product and she said fire away! So, try Nature's Miracle. I've found it to be very effective in the past.....
Let us hear from you about how it's going.

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posted 03-23-2003 01:09 AM           

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My kitten did that, she loved peeing on our quilts!. We tryed EVERYTHING (even blood tests for bladder problems) We cleaned the litter on a daily basis, would put her in it, after meals and before bed (or anytime she looked up to no good), and also punished with water squirting. If you can watch her and notice as she is peeing, squirting durring the act works. It took persistance, but it worked for her, she grew out of it and is fine as long as she has a clean box.
good luck

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posted 04-16-2003 12:21 PM           

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I raise himalayans and have had problems with peeing on the carpet at one time or another. Some suggestions, Clean the area with an enzyme cleaner from a pet store. These are not too expensive.
Then there is a new litter for just this problem. I can't recall the name but it is being sold recently at pet stores (petco, petsmart, etc)It is in a red and brown tiger striped plastic bag and isn't much more expensive than regular clumping litter. It really seems to help.
The best item is to buy the heavy clear plastic carpet runner with the plastic spikes on the underside. Put it spike side up. They do not like to walk on this. It can be bought by the foot at home depot or other hardware stores..
These have been the best solutions to my problems . Hope they help.

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posted 07-18-2003 10:59 PM         

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Nature's Miracle...I just bought some...so, you need to literally SOAK the area and let it "air dry"?

Thanks, HealthTchr

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