How to Get Your Pet to Stop Peeing in the House

Has your pet--who is house trained or litter box trained--suddenly begun peeing in the house? This article is for pets who know that peeing on the floor is a no-no. The following are some steps you can take to stop this behavior.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. The first thing you must ALWAYS do first is take your pet to see the vet. Often, peets who pee in the house are experiencing a bladder infection or other ailment that makes them either unable to control themselves or unaware that they are peeing.

2. If your pet checks out okay, it's important to clean the areas where they have peed to erase the scent. Animals will often return to pee in a place where they can smell their own scent. To be sure you are cleaning the right area, turn the lights out and shine a black light on the carpet or floor. Black light will illuminate pee.

3. Clean the area with a sponge dipped in 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. White vinegar will not harm carpet or wood floors. DO NOT use amonia, since the amonia scent is very similar to the scent of urine.