cat pee smell???

Question

ok, i have had my cat for like 12 years, and she pees behind the couch, and tv...she still uses her litter box she just goes wherever she pleases i guess...i wont get rid of her, i love her too much lol but ive tried urine gone, baking soda, well ive tried just about everything...does anyone know of any home remidies that actually work to get rid of the smell especially b/c i have a 6 month old baby who is tryin to start crawling and i cant put her down in the living room, so she stays confined in the bedroom floor when she's tryin to crawl or sit up lol but i don't want her down there smelling it so if you have any suggestions please help im open for just about anything....

Answer 1

The most successful product I have used is Zero Odor. They have a website and I have not seen it in pet stores.

The problem is with treating carpeting that it sinks into the pad underneath and if it is in corners it may get into the wood where the carpet is tacked down.

I have also had success with Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract litter and you might trying using that for her box. They carry that litter at Pet Smart. You won't like it as it clumps like cement and it may get her to use her box!

Do you know that you need to replace plastic litterboxes at least every two years? They pick up bacteria and odors not perceptible by humans even though you may keep them clean with fresh litter and periodic washing. A less than $5 investment might clear up the problem.

Answer 2

Urine Gone and similar products will work, but you have to make sure that you use enough of it to soak the area where the urine is. So I'd say try it again, but use more of it. Nature's Miracle is a product that works well, but it's relatively expensive. I bought something similar in concentrated form at the grocery store last time I had a similar problem and it worked well and was a lot cheaper. I'm sorry I can't remember the name of that product, but I'm sure your local pet store will stock a few different kinds.

Also, I have heard that cats don't like aluminum foil, so try putting foil on the spot where she urinates habitually. It should keep her away from that spot. As long as she can smell the urine on that spot, she'll keep using it. That's why it's important to get the urine completely out.

Also, if your cat is not using the litter box all the time, this could be a sign of a problem like an infection. You should probably take your cat to get checked by the vet.

Answer 3

When we bought this house, you could actually tell where the previous owners kept the litterbox because there was cat pee smell in that corner. I tried everything they sell at pet stores. Nothing ever quite did the job. Then Febreeze came out and they have an anti-microbial kind. I dumped it liberally...forget the polite spray trigger thing on the bottle...on that spot and the odor dissipated. It seemed to smell stronger when I first dumped the Febreeze, but I guess that was the reaction of pulling the smell out of the carpet. It smells nice for people too.

It's worth a try if you tried everything else. And yes, 12 year old cat vs. 6 month old baby. Babies require a lot of time and leave you wanting to just relax when you can. Try to fit in about half an hour just for the cat everyday. She might go back to the litterbox. The cat attract litter will also help.

Answer 4

I've used a home remedy that worked for me,.
Mix together 3 part (3 cups)warm water to 1 part (1 cup)vinegar. After you soaked up most of the urine, wash the spot/area with this solution, let soak & dry overnight.
The next day, sprinkle some baking soda over the spot & scrub with a gentle brush. Let it dry then vacuum it. Repeat process if necessary.
Cats seem to dislike a lemon smell, perhaps spray some of that in the area.
Make sure the litter box is always clean & non smelling so the cat will always use it.
Let your cat & baby play together but supervise them.
Give your pet some extra time & affection, she may be jealous of your child.
Good luck with your pet & your baby!

Answer 5

Seems a clear case of jealousy.
Do you exclude your cat when you take care of the baby?
Might help if you don’t, on the contrary, let her participate in whatever you do with the baby. Especially when the baby starts crawling. They will become great friends. Stay with them first to make sure that the baby doesn’t grab the cat’s fur or tail.
As for the stink: that’s a real problem. I have been successful with a solution of ammonia. It stinks for a while but will eventually evaporate. Ask your chemist.

Answer 6

Stop Cat Peeing Outside LitterBox - http://tinyurl.com/Y2fVkLhqg8

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Answer 8

if your 6 mo old baby is going to be crawling on ther floor, you are going to want to steam clean the carpets first--either buy a bissell-cheepie home carpet steamer--or rent a rug doctor--bissell is easiest....before you steam clean, saturate the bad areas with natures miracle....after steam cleaning, again use natures miracle--not as much as before the steam cleaning--should work for yoyu and be cl;ean enough for crawling babies.

as for the cat--you need to let kitty know she is not out of favor--the more you love baby, the more you must love kitty so she knows she is ok--let her in the same room with your baby--most female kitties will consider your baby the same as their baby--you are all in the same family--introduce kitty and baby together--kitty will help protect baby from alien invaders, as she does you.

don't let kitty stay insecure--let her know she is still just as important to you as she was before baby got there to take her place--kitty will come around.work with her. you have 2 babies, now.

Answer 9

Hi there...consider instead using Nature's Miracle Just for Cats found worldwide at most pet stores. It's an enzymatic neutralizer which breaks down urine proteins by soaking affected areas thoroughly then allowing to air dry. Repeated applications are necessary for heavily soiled areas. It is non-toxic so it's safe for both pet animals and children.

Here's more on the product: http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441775019&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302033673

When a cat inappropriately soils away from the litter box it may be worth consider investigating if there's a urinary infection or kidney disorder. Senior cats (over the age of 10) are commonly diagnosed with beginning stages of kidney failure called Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) http://www.felinecrf.com/what0.htm . I don't want to cause any concern, just provide some information.

Here's an article by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine about house soiling causes in cats:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/Housesoiling.html
House soiling is the most common behavior problem reported by cat owners. It includes urination and/or defecation outside the litter box, as well as urine spraying.

Why do cats eliminate outside of the litter box?
One common misconception is that cats soil in inappropriate places for revenge. It is tempting to conclude, "He defecated on the living room carpet to punish me for leaving him for the weekend." But this kind of calculation requires sophisticated cognitive abilities that cats aren't believed to possess. Furthermore, this conclusion assumes that cats view their urine and feces as distasteful, when in fact they do not. It is only we humans who view it that way.

Medical Problems
So why do cats urinate or defecate on your bed or carpet? Medical problems are one possibility. Inflammation of the urinary tract may cause painful or frequent urination, inability to urinate, bloody urine, and crying during urination. An affected cat is likely to eliminate outside the litter box if he comes to associate the box with painful urination, or if he has an increased urgency to urinate. In addition, kidney, liver, and thyroid diseases often lead to increased drinking and urination. Inflammation of the colon or rectum, intestinal tract tumors, intestinal parasites, and other gastrointestinal conditions may cause painful defecation, increased frequency or urgency to defecate, and decreased control of defecation. Age-related diseases that interfere with a cat's mobility (for example, arthritis, nervous system disorders, or muscular diseases), or with his cognitive functions can also influence his ability to get to the litter box in time. In short, any medical condition that interferes with a cat's normal elimination behavior can lead to house soiling.

Litter Box Aversions
Behavioral problems, such as litter box aversions, inappropriate site preferences, or urine spraying can also lead to house soiling. An aversion implies that there is something about the litter box that your cat finds unsavory. It could be the box, the litter, the location of the box, or all three.

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Answer 10

it could be under the carpet you should check there