Just purchased a new home and dont want to lose my cats but, they will be outside more. How do I protect the carpets upstairs when they are in. I usually had 2 litter boxes inside. But, I would rather not do that. Maybe one in the garage.????? PS> I want to keep the cats.
2006-08-25 04:31:59 · 9 answers · asked by ROSIE 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Some of the previous suggestions (at least the serious/mature ones) are fine. You can use scotchguard type products and/or repellents but, at the end of the day, if you want to have a good and loving relationship with your cats you will just have to accept the fact that occassionally they are going to have some kind of "accident" on your carpet and you will need to clean it as good as possible. If the carpet has been treated and you are using the right cleaning product, getting rid of the stain and/or odor should not be a problem. I applaud the fact that you allow your cats to go outside (if they are not de-clawed); I always find it sad that some people keep their cats cooped up inside all of their lives. I suppose its better than the poor "feral" cats but it still goes against their nature. As for the litter boxes, cats are smart; if you keep the boxes clean and accesible your cats will learn to use them whereever you place them. No "perfect" solution to your question but if you love having your cats around, as I do, then you can all get acclimated to the new abode.
2006-08-25 06:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by Accountability Guy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before turning the cats outdoors, I have a few suggestions/questions: 1. Are your cats spayed and neutered? Sometimes they will "mark" over one another if they have territory issues with each other- even if they seem otherwise friendly 2. Have you tried adding multiple little boxes, perhaps in more than one area so they are easy to get to? Each cat should have at least on little box, two is recommended per cat 3. Focus on WHERE they're peeing- often a favorite "area" can be taken care of with a product like Nature's Miracle and then put tinfoil on the area for a few days; most cats don't like the feeling on there paws 4. Cats often pee when they are unhappy; is there something that may be upsetting the cats, such as dirty litter, a scented litter they don't like, a dog or child that might bother them? Even something like a food they dislike could be affecting their bathroom habits. 5. Try to isolate the "source" of the pee- if one cat is dirty, they ALL go dirty. Try and find out which cat "went bad" and focus not on all three cats, but the one that started the problem 6. Once a cat goes dirty, it's VERY hard to break the habit, but it CAN be done. Try moving the litter boxes to where the cats enjoy going, ever pick up some extra boxes at the thrift store or dollar store and put litter boxes WHEREVER they pee- get them back into the habit of using little, not the floor. 7. Use a product designed to remove cat urine scent- such as bleach, Nature's Miracle products or other similar products. Just because you can't smell it, doesn't mean the cats can't, and it just make them want to "redo" their business and get the scent back. Try a few of these tips, if you haven't already, and you could very well see a turn-around in their habits!
2016-03-27 05:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Heidi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With 3 cats, you need 4 litterboxes MINIMUM!! Or they will stop using the boxes. If you don't want soiled carpets or to deal with litterboxes, then you shouldn't have cats. That aside, here are some tips to keep them using the box...Use unscented scoopable litter. Scoop at least once daily. Don't use automated boxes. Completely empty, wash and refill the boxes weekly. The boxes need to be easily accessible and not located where they eat or sleep. If you follow these rules, they should use the boxes pretty religiously. If one of them goes outside the box, it needs to go to the vet to check for medical conditions. Cats go outside the box to get your attention...either they're not happy with the litterbox situation, or they have something medically wrong they want to alert you to. Also, if they go outside the box, the area needs to be cleaned thoroughly with a pet odor eliminator (such as Nature's Miracle). I recommend checking the area with a blacklight (close to the surface they went on) to make sure you got all the odor. If it glows, there is still smell. But really, if your carpets are that important to you and you really care about your cats...you need to find them a good home or give them to a shelter. Keep in mind outdoor cats are very prone to pickup fatal illnesses and be attacked by animals or struck by vehicles, among other things. If they have been declawed, they should never be allowed outside. Your carpets are replaceable, your cats aren't.
2006-08-25 05:00:22 · answer #3 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, you don't need to get rid of the cat's! But you probably should Scotch Gard the carpets and if your cats aren't spayed or neutered then you should do so! An unentered male is going to do nothing but spray urine every where and leave that nasty Oder that no body wants. study's say that you should have 1 litter box per cat in your house hold. I understand that you don't want to have the litter box's in your house. But may i ask how you plan on letting them in to you house with out a litter box to use. so at that point it sounds like you should just keep them out side and you should check with your city to find out what the laws are about out door cat's. i know that in most case's they require the cats to have a collar on them at all times and it must have a bell on them. I love cats my self and know that they are great and wonderful animals to have around. good luck with your cat's.
2006-08-25 04:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea, cats are cuties. Put a child gate at the top of the stairs, and Scotchguard the carpets before you let them in for the first time.
2006-08-25 04:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a safe repellen like Keep Off! by Four Paws it is safe on carpets and it works pretty good, I use it to keep my cat off anything I don't want him on.
2006-08-25 04:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by babysin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most cities have leash laws for cats! They should not be outside! They get hit by cars, destroy others property and kill small animals and birds just for fun! Cats are nasty! Get rid of the damn things and enjoy your new house!!
2006-08-25 04:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
get a spray called No Scatch or No Spray...they have all different brands, for the first few days spray it all over where you dont want them to scratch or spray and then apply as needed, i have to use it for my TV speakers and curtains, it works well for me, but not so well for others
2006-08-25 04:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by sassy2sloppy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well keep a pet dog ............
2006-08-25 04:39:01 · answer #9 · answered by chunky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋