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Removing The Smell Of Cat Wee

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Posted 30 May 2008 - 02:23 PM

Ok, so I've got a resident widdler here that goes by the name of Oscar. At least he only sprays in the enclosure. But today I went in and got a massive wiff of cat pee. So I've been scrubbing the whole area with biozet. Its basically the side of our house enclosed with pavers on the ground. The pavers are wet from me scrubbing them with the biozet. Is it safe to just let it dry or do I need to hose it off?

It smells a lot better, but I think I will give it another go to really make sure. I have two small dog kennels out there, because the whole thing is just covered in shade cloth, and the little bugger only widdles on the kennel which Sophie sleeps in. So I've scrubbed that too.

I doubt I can stop his widdling, but hoping if I can remove the smell he might do a bit less, and yes he's been desexed for about 4 years. I don't envy the breeders having to deal with this all the time.

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Posted 30 May 2008 - 02:32 PM

As it is outside you could try a citrus based cleaner like "Orange Power", it has a nice smell to humans. I know cats don't like the smell of citrus and that might just stop him peeing where you don't want him to. Citrus peel works well too.

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Posted 30 May 2008 - 02:34 PM

You can just hose the biozet off or leave it to dry. Either way.

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Posted 30 May 2008 - 02:44 PM

Ok, thanks ladies. Its nearly dry now anyway. Later i will do the whole thing again, then put everything back. In the past I've just hosed it with water, but it doesn't get rid of the pong. If he continues I will give the citrus cleaner a go.

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Posted 30 May 2008 - 05:14 PM

And if there's still a problem, for added protection spray it with vinegar/water mix....


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Posted 31 May 2008 - 09:27 AM

Well the charming little man has decided to wee out there again this morning. When I went to clean the kitty litter out there he's sprayed on the wall of the house. I did this area twice with biozet yesterday, so today I will give the citrus spray a go. Hopefully he'll get the hint soon. eyebrow.gif

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Posted 31 May 2008 - 09:37 AM

Try UrineOff - a fabulous product that works with all surfaces. I have 10 litre containers of it here. LOL

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Posted 31 May 2008 - 09:48 AM

If he has been consistantly spraying up to now I doubt that he is not going to stop.
It might be better to just clean up outside rather then stopping him there and having him decide to do it inside the house?? JMHO

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Posted 31 May 2008 - 11:50 AM

QUOTE(Mirex @ May 31 2008, 09:48 AM) View Post
If he has been consistantly spraying up to now I doubt that he is not going to stop.
It might be better to just clean up outside rather then stopping him there and having him decide to do it inside the house?? JMHO


You're probably right, he's 4 1/2 now and I've seen him do it out there many times. I just got sick of the smell, so was trying to keep it cleaner hoping he might stop. He's the one who spends the most time out there and I suspect he's just telling all other cats this is his, so keep away. He does it right near the gate. I keep wondering if he learnt this behaviour from my first cat, he was a shocking sprayer too, always outside though. I know he was territorial and would take on any cat/dog or anyone else who tried to invade HIS property. Whiskey passed away when Oscar was about 2yo.

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Posted 10 June 2008 - 02:07 AM

I use Natures Miracle and it works like a charm. So if you can get your hands on that maybe try that.

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Posted 10 June 2008 - 08:25 PM

QUOTE(KittenThatTheCatsPrefer @ Jun 10 2008, 02:07 AM) View Post
I use Natures Miracle and it works like a charm. So if you can get your hands on that maybe try that.


I am currently having a TERRIBLE time with our Siamese atm. He is weeing in corners on carpet ranting.gif

I have been down on my hands and knees scrubbing with Biozet, but no change. What mix/ratio should i use it at?

I believe it is behavioural as he did this outside the laundry door (on tiles though) when we had our first devon rex (he sadly died at only 6 months old) and it was almost as though the moment he didnt return home the Siamese stopped weeing in front of the laundry door.

We now have a new Devon, and after she has been with us now for approx 2 months, he has started again but as i said now on carpet.

I have him booked in on Saturday morning for a vet check, but other than that my other half is at his wits end and i dont know what else i can do helpsmilie.gif

Any advice/tips?

Carly

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Posted 10 June 2008 - 08:27 PM

QUOTE(Devon_Rexie @ Jun 10 2008, 08:25 PM) View Post
I have been down on my hands and knees scrubbing with Biozet, but no change. What mix/ratio should i use it at?


After cleaning I have also been using 'odour kill' and 'Keep Off!'

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Posted 11 June 2008 - 07:52 PM

Hi Carlie,

You might have to try Feliway spray or a difuser to try and break the habit. How is Lily?

Penny

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Posted 12 June 2008 - 07:40 PM

QUOTE(Penny @ Jun 11 2008, 07:52 PM) View Post
Hi Carlie,

You might have to try Feliway spray or a difuser to try and break the habit. How is Lily?

Penny


Your a mind reader - I ordered the Feliway diffuser last night! Hopefully it works (fingers crossed).

Lily is FANTASTIC! she absolutely loves her tucker and is looking really good.

She has learnt to fetch and keeps all of our visitors entertained with her skills.

We really couldn't be happier with her xox

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