I read on the bottle of the of pet stain remover that after you use it to clean up your pets little accident and remove the odor, it will actually deter them from peeing in that same spot again.
So my question is, if I buy a bottle and spray a coat all over the new carpet I am getting, will they just not ever pee on it to begin with?
No. When your pet has an accident, a smell is left that marks that spot as a good place to poop or pee. What the pet odor remover does is remove that smell, not repel the animal.
The best way to prevent them from ever peeing on the carpet to begin with is to be VERY scrupulous about keeping the litter box clean. If possible, give each cat their own box, or at very least have one for every two cats. Clean your litter box(es) at least once a day, preferably twice, and change out the litter regularly.
Clumping cat litter is best IMO. Not only is it easier on kitty paws, but because the pee is removed completely when you clean the box, the litter stays cleaner and you don’t have to change it as often.
There’s three main things that make a cat pee outside the box: 1) a dirty/unpleasant litter box (many cats don’t like those covered litter boxes or perfumed litters) 2) an unpleasant experience that the cat associates with the box (like another cat attacking them) or 3) territorial marking (usually males spraying on walls, curtains, furniture, etc – neutering usually fixes that in males).
February 1st, 2010 at 4:40 am
I don’t think so. I did the same thing with my dogs, I know you’re asking about cats, but it didn’t stop them from doing their business.
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February 1st, 2010 at 5:06 am
No, its just to remove the smell and stain from the carpet. I suggest little box training it very easy to teach a cat.
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February 1st, 2010 at 5:45 am
Punishing a cat for peeing on the carpet is a no-no. Cats do not pee outside of their litter boxes without a reason, and punishing them for doing so is confusing and harmful to the cat. The cat caretaker has to take steps to discover why the cat is peeing on the carpet, rug, or furniture in the first place, and then take action to mitigate the offending situations (for the cat, that is).
cat that urinates outside of the litter box could have a physical disease. Cats develop urinary tract diseases occasionally, and they can be quickly fatal. Take your cat to the vet for a check up to make sure that the inappropriate urinating isn’t health-related.
Step 2Some cats insist on having a squeaky clean litter box. You should make sure you take the dirty litter out each day. Start with a clean litter box and fresh litter as you put steps in place to curb the inappropriate behavior.
Step 3When you find the places where the cat has been urinating, use an enzyme spray to get rid of the smell. You can get these enzymes at pet stores or grocery stores. If the urine is on the carpeting, you may have to use the enzyme treatment several times to completely get rid of the odor.
Step 4Cover the area with aluminum foil and put a little vinegar in a small bowl on it. As creatures of habit, cats are prone to coming back to a place time after time, and they do not like the feel or sound of foil, and they hate the smell of vinegar.
Step 5If the clean litter is not enough to encourage your cat to use it, try switching types. Some cats have really sensitive feet and they may not like the disposable clay litter. Most cats like clumping litter because it is softer than other types.
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February 1st, 2010 at 6:00 am
No. When your pet has an accident, a smell is left that marks that spot as a good place to poop or pee. What the pet odor remover does is remove that smell, not repel the animal.
The best way to prevent them from ever peeing on the carpet to begin with is to be VERY scrupulous about keeping the litter box clean. If possible, give each cat their own box, or at very least have one for every two cats. Clean your litter box(es) at least once a day, preferably twice, and change out the litter regularly.
Clumping cat litter is best IMO. Not only is it easier on kitty paws, but because the pee is removed completely when you clean the box, the litter stays cleaner and you don’t have to change it as often.
There’s three main things that make a cat pee outside the box: 1) a dirty/unpleasant litter box (many cats don’t like those covered litter boxes or perfumed litters) 2) an unpleasant experience that the cat associates with the box (like another cat attacking them) or 3) territorial marking (usually males spraying on walls, curtains, furniture, etc – neutering usually fixes that in males).
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