How To Get Rid Of Cat Urine

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There is nothing worse than the smell of cat urine. And there is nothing that you can do to cover up the smell. It has to be removed completely otherwise your cat will be forever attracted to that spot. This article has a couple of great methods for removing the smell and some tips to help correct the problem.

Things You'll Need

• White Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Dawn Dish Detergent
• Pheromone Spray

Instructions

1. 

   First you need to remove the urine completely. The longer that you wait the worse it will be.

2. Dry the spot by blotting with paper towels, then mix three parts water to one part vinegar. Saturate the carpet with the vinegar mixture, then blott with paper towels.

3. 

   Next sprinkle the spot with baking soda.

4. Mix 3/4 of a cup of peroxide with one tsp. dish detergent and sprinkle over the spot. Next using a rag or an old brush work the baking soda mix into the carpet. Allow ti dry and then vacuum it up. You may need to repeat if the smell remains.

5. 

   Sometimes the urine has really soaked in and can't be removed by home remedies or if you just don't have the time there are some very good products on the market. They work by breaking down the enzymes in the urine
   A really good one is Simple solutions cat stain and odor remover spray.
   You can find it at most pet stores and it's also available on amazon.

6. Next you will need to find out why your cat is acting out. Have you recently moved or perhaps added a new pet to your home? Is the litter box clean? If none of these fit your situation then it's very possible that your cat is sick.

7. 

   If the cat is stressed because of a new pet or moving you might try this product. Comfort Zone Feline Behavior Modification Plug In, this also comes in a spray that works by emitting calming pheromones that are emitted by cats. And works great to help calm your pet down,naturally. The spray can also be used in areas where the cat has urinated.

Tips & Warnings

• Bad behavior is sometimes caused by sick cats, so if you suspect that your cat is sick it should be taken to the vet right away.

• In some cases when the urine has completely soaked in over a long period of time you may end up having to replace the carpet.

• The peroxide solution should first be tested to make sure that it won't discolor your carpet.

Resources

• Stop Cats Shedding
• Have A Happy Cat
• Teach A Cat Tricks